Watch: Truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display

US truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display Onlookers were treated to an early Fourth of July display when a truck hauling fireworks caught fire on 6 June, sending pyrotechnics skyward along a Tennessee highway. Sparks flew for several minutes, stopping traffic in both directions, while astounded eyewitnesses filmed the spectacular scene near the city of Chattanooga. The local fire department said the incident was quickly brought under control with no reported injuries. The truck's trailer was "full of fireworks", and all of them were "going off in different directions" after it caught fire, the department added. 6 days ago United States Tennessee Fireworks Share Save 'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas. US & Canada 'There is no one else' - Platner voters on backing the controversial Democrat The BBC spoke to voters in Maine on election day on who they want to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins. US & Canada Marilyn Monroe's jewellery, dresses and letters auctioned for her 100th birthday Hundreds of the Hollywood icon's personal possessions have been put up for auction in California. US & Canada Watch: Men seen entering NYC sewer manholes in surveillance footage The individuals are believed to be "treasure hunters" and urban explorers looking for valuables in the sewer system, police say. US & Canada Watch: Massive hailstones pound Denver in powerful storm Strong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday. US & Canada BBC at New Jersey ICE detention centre as curfew enforced Nada Tawfik is at Delaney Hall, where protesters have clashed with police and authorities have imposed a curfew across a half-mile area surrounding the facility. US & Canada No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online. US & Canada Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up. US & Canada Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary. US & Canada Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words? Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker. US & Canada Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported. US & Canada Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps Nation