It’s Fourth of July weekend within the United States — and this one is particular.
Saturday marks the nation’s 250th birthday, and Americans are marking the milestone with cookouts, parades, fireworks and different traditions.
In the nation’s capital, celebrations are set to culminate with a speech from President Donald Trump and a record-breaking fireworks show on the National Mall.
Complicating issues, nevertheless, is a dangerous heat wave that has been shattering information, straining the electrical grid and elevating the danger for thousands and thousands of people that select to have a good time open air.