KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Independence Day means fireworks. Fireworks mean fun explosions – if they’re done right. Although that seems straightforward enough, thousands of people each year still ...

Fireworks nights have a habit of sneaking up on you. You think, “Oh, it’s only one display,” and then the bangs keep going all weekend and your dog is shaking under the table while the cat threatens ...

Fourth of July fireworks can be fun, but they can also be dangerous. A firefighter and a vet share how you can keep yourself and your pets safe. With recent lake closures, Berryhill Fire Chief Michael ...

As America celebrates its 249th birthday on Friday, Albuquerque residents will participate in the long-standing tradition of barbecuing, spending time with family and inevitably lighting fireworks, ...

Around 9,700 people were treated in emergency rooms due to fireworks injuries in 2023, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. More than half, about 66%, took place in the weeks ...

PORTAGE, Mich. — Fireworks are a fun way to end the night after celebrating America's Independence Day, but in order to avoid a trip to the emergency room, Portage Public Safety has some tips to stay ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Firework displays are a New Year’s tradition across the world but with dry and gusty conditions in the Upstate, officials are asking people to think twice before setting them off ...

A firework display might be fun if you're out watching one, but they're not conducive to good sleep, with unpredictable loud noises and bright lights likely to put a stop to your rest. Fireworks can ...

Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon said the recent 31 major injuries from the Fourth of July serve as an important reminder of the significant danger fireworks can pose. “Fireworks can be fun and ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Can you set off fireworks legally on New Year’s Eve and Day in Ohio? Yes, but only during specific time windows and only with consumer-grade fireworks, 1.4G explosives, unless ...