'Salute to America' event being evacuated due to weather conditions

The Salute to America event on the National Mall, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, faced evacuations and delays due to weather conditions. Saturday marked the hottest July Fourth on record for Washington, D.C., impacting the festivities. Despite these disruptions, live coverage continued as the city observed the historic anniversary amidst extreme heat, forcing organizers to adjust the schedule for the safety of those attending the celebration.