Stamford Fireworks Postponed Due To Poor Air Quality, Visibility

STAMFORD, CT — Due to poor air quality and visibility conditions from continuing Canadian wildfires, the city of Stamford has announced that it will postpone Friday night's Fourth of July fireworks. The make-up date will be Friday, July 7.

"We want to host the best Independence Day fireworks show possible," said Mayor Caroline Simmons in a news release. "Because of air quality concerns, as well as the fact that the visibility of tonight’s show would be compromised, we’ve decided to take advantage of our negotiated rain date and postpone the fireworks until next week."

While the air quality is not as bad as it was several weeks ago when smoky conditions first impacted the area, the Air Qulity Index, or AQI, is still elevated

"Normally, our air quality levels are between zero to 10, but they are currently around 150," said Stamford Director of Health Jody Bishop-Pullan. "During periods of unhealthy air quality, it is best to limit outdoor activities."

The fireworks show will take place at Cummings Beach on July 7.