Multiple outlets report that a Waymo autonomous vehicle appeared to drive into lit fireworks during July 4 celebrations in San Francisco. Footage filmed from inside the car shows passengers reacting as the vehicle moves onto a street where fireworks are actively burning or exploding. The reports characterize the incident as alarming for riders, based on the video and their reactions, though the available accounts focus primarily on the footage rather than on any confirmed damage or injuries. Both sources describe the same core event: during the Fourth of July, the self-driving car is shown in the vicinity of live fireworks, with the vehicle’s path seemingly passing through or adjacent to the fireworks as they ignite. Neither report attributes specific cause—such as whether the vehicle misinterprets the scene, whether the fireworks were moved or positioned suddenly, or whether there was a safety response by the company or local authorities. The incident is framed as a moment captured by passengers during the holiday, highlighting potential challenges for autonomous systems operating in fast-changing, crowded public settings.