A massive, nearly 40-minute fireworks display celebrated America’s 250th anniversary from Washington, D.C., during the Salute to America 250 on the National Mall. The event had been delayed for hours due to severe weather.

Video. A fireworks display illuminated the National Mall in Washington as the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence.

Video footage from Dingo Doggies Campus shows the dogs walking on treadmills, training in the gym as fireworks sounds can be heard in the background.

In many places, including the nation’s capital, the punishing heat has forced organizers to adjust plans for some events and to cancel others.

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Eyewitness accounts revealed moments of panic, with some fans describing the event as terrifying.