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 ...

The American Pyrotechnics Association details how to safely set off fireworks to avoid injuries during Fourth of July activities. 1 How many people are injured by fireworks each year? Although the ...

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 ...

As families across North Texas prepare for the crackle and color of Independence Day, safety experts are reminding everyone that one wrong move with fireworks can turn festivities into emergencies.

The Fourth of July is just a few days away! If you are planning to use fireworks at home, there are some steps you can take to make sure you are lighting them safely.Rozzi Famous Fireworks says the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As the Fourth of July approaches, firefighters are reminding the community how to safely store and use fireworks. Many of the fireworks we buy and use every year around ...

For the July 4th holiday, police and fire departments across the country are warning of the dangers of fireworks that injure thousands of people every year. Officials say that on average, 180 people ...

A sharp spike in the number of fireworks-related injuries last year sparked renewed warnings from the nation's top consumer safety watchdog as fireworks usage increases around July 4th revelry. The ...

Approximately 14,700 people sought treatment in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries last year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. City of Tolleson Fire Chief Michael ...

Arizona residents can legally use fireworks from June 24 through July 6 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m., with an exception for July 4, when fireworks are permitted until 1 a.m. on July 5. Fireworks can be ...

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 ...