As Independence Day rolls around, bookended by days of bangs and pops from professional and store-bought fireworks, it's worth a reminder to play it safe before lighting off that fuse. We're in ...

“Despite efforts to educate people about the hazards of home fireworks, the problem persists,” says McDaniel. According to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are more than ...

It’s that time of year when Americans across the country gather to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with family, friends and fireworks. A new report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety ...

Many choose to celebrate with fireworks displays. Whether you are attending one of the big shows over the next few days or putting on your own display, experts say there are some safety tips to ...

A report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated 10,200 Americans were hospitalized in 2022 due to fireworks. Here's a look at regulations and safety tips to prevent accidents ...

Instead, watch a public fireworks display either in person or on television put on by trained experts,” said Firefighter Michael McLeieer, President of the non-profit fire safety charity E.S.C.A ...

But before lighting those fireworks, Karam says they offer safety tips to keep in mind—like keeping a safe distance from fireworks and lighting them off one at a time. "We put out a paper ...

Full list of U.S. states where some fireworks are legal The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has banned several types of fireworks —like M-80s, cherry bombs and anything else that ...

If you, or someone you know, is planning to set off personal fireworks, please remember safety first. In Florida, fireworks that can go airborne or explode are illegal throughout the year except ...

Robinson is a pediatric burn and trauma program manager at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore, and was one of four people who spoke at a fireworks safety event last week. The event ...