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SeaFair said Gas Works Park will close entry Friday at 8 p.m. or once it reaches capacity. All guests must arrive at the park before 8 p.m. to ensure entry. Reserved seating ticket holders can enter the park after 8 p.

An explosion ahead of a Fourth of July celebration at a Cape Cod country club has prompted officials to issue safety warnings around fireworks.

Used fireworks should be soaked in water before disposal to avoid trash fires. MDFR also emphasizes staying hydrated and avoiding alcohol or other substances while handling fireworks. In case of an emergency, residents are reminded to call 911 immediately.

Officials with the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office say they are responding to a possible fireworks discharge at the New Seabury golf course in Mashpee.

Explosions continued more than 24 hours after the blast caused several spot fires and scattered large pieces of debris across a wide area, officials said.

A number of municipalities across Northern California have put their Fourth of July fireworks shows on hold after the explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto. Cal Fire says seven people are unaccounted for after the massive explosion at Devastating Pyrotechnics on Tuesday.