An Orange County homeowner was fined $300,000 for allegedly setting off illegal fireworks – a citation that one city hopes will deter the public from using the devices. The city of Stanton issued 18 ...

A 13-year-old boy was holding a lit firework when it launched and collided with his chest, killing him on July 4, the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office said. Witnesses identified the child as Michael ...

Authorities in Massachusetts said the Wareham resident was “setting off fireworks at the beach when one exploded in his face” Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been ...

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Here is a list of free fireworks shows this week in the Upstate area of South Carolina: July 4:Red, White and Boom in Spartanburg Fifth Third Park Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Historic Easley 4 of July ...

Founding Father John Adams once wrote that American independence should be celebrated with "illuminations from one end of this continent to the other" Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She ...

Fireworks injuries and deaths increased significantly in 2024 compared to 2023. The most common firework injuries are burns to the hands, fingers, head, face, and ears. Sparklers, though seemingly ...

This Fourth of July, millions of Americans will be hitting the road, feasting on barbecue fixings, while watching firework displays. Inflation is at its lowest level since 2020, while gas prices are ...

Americans look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July each year. Cookouts, parades, and gatherings are common, as is attending fireworks shows. Some people put on their own shows by purchasing ...

The upcoming weekend marks another annual celebration of the Fourth of July, and with it comes plenty of fireworks. While the shows may be awe-inspiring, often the typical results taken with handheld ...

The Macy’s celebration, replete with 80,000 firework shells and 11 new pyrotechnic effects, returns to the East River after heading over to the Hudson in 2024. By Taylor Robinson Macy’s 49th annual ...

Multiple people have serious injuries in Newberry County, South Carolina, after a firework explosion in a backyard shed. On Monday, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division was called to a home in the ...