On the Fourth of July, many people will be playing with things that can explode, namely fireworks. Gee what could possibly go wrong? Well, when it comes to fireworks, plenty. In fact, in 2024, there ...

Each year, millions of Americans across the country buy consumer fireworks to light up the night in honor of July 4; a tradition that has been around since the first Independence Day nearly 250 years ...

For many Americans, dazzling fireworks displays are a Fourth of July staple. While experts recommend leaving the pyrotechnics to the professionals to avoid the thousands of injuries hospitals see each ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As the clock ticks closer to midnight and families all over prepare to welcome 2026, many are planning to celebrate with fireworks at home. While those bright bursts of color can ...

As families across North Texas prepare for the crackle and color of Independence Day, safety experts are reminding everyone that one wrong move with fireworks can turn festivities into emergencies.

With the Fourth of July around the corner, you may be noticing bright lights and loud noises in your neighborhood on a nightly basis. In 2025, firework stands opened for business in communities across ...

An anonymous tip line for reporting illegal fireworks use in Redlands is now open. All fireworks, including “safe and sane” fireworks, are illegal in Redlands. A community-backed fireworks show on ...

New York allows the sale and use of "sparkling devices," a specific type of firework, unless prohibited by local county law. These "sparkling devices" are ground-based or handheld, producing colored ...