Fireworks Disaster in Germany Exposes Grave Safety Failures—Could This Happen Here?

On a night meant to celebrate community and tradition, a fireworks show at the Rheinkirmes fair in Düsseldorf, Germany turned into a tragic scene. At least 19 people were injured—four seriously—including a child. Images captured moments of chaos as fireworks exploded dangerously close to the ground along the Rhine riverbank.How Could This Happen? Accountability Demands AnswersEvents drawing hundreds or thousands of families demand rigorous oversight. Yet here we see a glaring failure by safety officials and event organizers alike. The fire authorities are investigating, but the questions linger: Were protocols ignored? Did cost-cutting trump caution? And why were pyrotechnics allowed...