Three people were killed in separate fireworks-related incidents in Southern California over the Independence Day weekend.

The reasons are varied, ranging from fire dangers to a lack of funding, environmental concerns — and fears of ICE sweeps.

The 178th anniversary commemorating Los Angeles’ first Independence Day flag-raising on July 4, 1847, scheduled for 10-11 a.m. July 4 at Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial, 451 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, “per advice from public safety officials in light of planned political protest activity.” Email: [email protected]