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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Consumer fireworks have been legal for residents in Pennsylvania for years now, but there are some restrictions. Cities, including the three in the Lehigh Valley, can implement their own limits. Ahead ...

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 ...