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Won't be the same this year due to social distancing rules across the country.

Those same guidelines are forcing many americans to bring fourth of july celebrations to their own backyards-- creating record-breaking sales of fireworks.

Mandy gaither has a closer look in today's consumer watch.

Sparklers.

Cones.

And fountains... .

Fireworks are the hot new item during the covid 19 pandemic this summer.

According to phantom fireworks -- a major u-s retailer -- sales of fireworks are skyrocketing.

Sales are off to a record breaking start.

Phantom's c-e-o told the detroit news that his company is seeing a 200 to 400-percent increase in sales every day-- compared to last year.

The popular retailer cites major reasons for the soaring sales.

--- cancelled fireworks shows and large independence day community gatherings.

And more families are choosing to stay home this holiday-- instead of traveling like in previous years.

Across the country-- fireworks have also shown up at some of the black lives matter protests and juneteenth celebrations.

They've been filling the nights with noise in urban areas like boston and new york city, with the new york times reporting an 80-fold increase in complaints about fireworks there.

As consumers look to spend pent-up energy during the shutdown .

Experts recommend you shop early to avoid long lines.

For consumer watch-- i'm mandy gaither.

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