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Technician Shortage Impacts Local Fireworks Displays

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June 20, 2022 4:55 pm

Technician Shortage Impacts Local Fireworks Displays

A worker shortage in the fireworks technician industry is affecting local displays. News4’s Tommy McFly reports on how a Northern Virginia town is finding the silver lining in another supply chain snag.

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Technician Shortage Impacts Local Fireworks Displays

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