Illegal fireworks are out-of-control in NYC

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The American Pyrotechnics Association predicts 2020 will see an all-time high in consumer fireworks sales and use.

After months of coronavirus lockdowns in many states and protests against police brutality, there has been a surge in unregulated fireworks displays.

The nightly explosions have become a nuisance to many.

CGTN's Karina Huber has more.