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 ...

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 ...

A variety of fireworks are seen on a display at a TNT Fireworks Supercenter, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Waxahachie. Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer As families across North Texas prepare for ...

Soak used and malfunctioning fireworks in water before disposal. Never allow children to play with fireworks, even sparklers. Check local laws regarding fireworks usage and permitted times.

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 ...

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 ...