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 ...
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 ...
A child steps back after lighting a smoke bomb in Blue Springs in this file photo. Zachary Linhares [email protected] Go on any Kansas City social media during the week of the Fourth of July, and ...
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 ...
PLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) - Aspirus is reminding people how to stay safe around fireworks this year. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 14,700 injuries were caused by fireworks in ...
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 ...