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Crowds enjoy Fourth of July festivities on the Esplanade after evacuation for severe weather
WHDH • • general
Key Points:
- Tens of thousands attending the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade were evacuated for about 20 minutes due to a severe weather alert and powerful thunderstorms approaching the area.
- Organizers and state police ordered the evacuation around 6 p.m., with attendees sheltering in a nearby tunnel before many were allowed to return to the Hatch Shell to continue the show.
- Governor Maura Healey praised emergency crews, including Massachusetts State Police, the DCR workforce, and the National Guard, for their efficient management of the evacuation and ensuring public safety.
- Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart expressed optimism about the updated show and emphasized unity and possibility for Americans amid the event.
- The situation remains developing, with further updates expected from 7NEWS on-air and online.
