Suffolk officials warn of holiday dangers City prepare for COTA strike Drought leads Ballard to ban personal fireworks Return H.B. sparks nostalgia concerns For many veterans July Fourth bombast rekindles fears State law puts counties in quandary on restrictions Burn won't snuff Indianapolis Downtown show Guide shows weathering the drought More Indyarea communities cancel Fireworks distributors challenge bans Wauconda nixes due dry weather Hamilton County use Hot dangerous days ahead Heat advisory through Friday southern Wisconsin Get fired up with displays Illegal Expect a $1 000 fine Bigger ‘Boom’ celebrate city’s 200th One injured during safety demonstration Barry Manilow plus equals big fun at Bowl Cary kibosh

Fireworks explosion sets NH house ablaze; 9 hurt A fireworks explosion likely inside a home set it ablaze Tuesday night and filled it with smoke, injuring at least nine people, police said. Fireworks industry in biggest slump since Vietnam War era NEW YORK (Reuters) - As millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday, there are some whose holiday won't be going off with a bang. One of America's top fireworks firms said the industry, still suffering due to the nation's economic woes, is experiencing its toughest times since the Vietnam War era when the country was divided over such flashy displays of patriotism. "What we are ... Fireworks industry in biggest slump since Vietnam era Tight city budgets, wildfires and a heat wave have put fireworks retailers in a tough position, fighting for their livelihood. Fireworks eye injuries caused by shrapnel, not blasts NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Just in time for July 4th, a U.S. study shows for the first time how fireworks can damage eyeballs. There are more than 2,000 eye injuries from fireworks every year in the United States, most occurring during Independence Day celebrations, but the exact mechanism behind the injuries had escaped researchers until now. Some had argued it takes flying shrapnel to make ... 5 Fantastic Fireworks Facts The Fourth of July and fireworks go together like hamburgers and hot dogs. From flower-like fountains to fancy rockets that explode into heart shapes and smiley faces, pyrotechnics are always getting bigger and brighter. How to Photograph Fireworks Fireworks displays will abound across the nation with the upcoming July 4th celebrations. If you plan to bring along your camera, here are some tips to take some of the guesswork out of shooting these fiery shows. Fireworks light up the night sky behind the... Fireworks fun may cause eye pain, vision loss if not careful Fireworks go with the Fourth like apple pie and parades. But the small explosives may become hazardous, if not handled properly, local experts say. Firework injuries range from mild burns to irreparable damage, said Dr. So far, no citations under fireworks ban, Lexington police say Lexington police say they have received several dozen complaints about people setting off fireworks, What's the 4th of July without fireworks? Wildfires, dry weather and tight budgets have put a damper on fireworks in some communities this Independence Day. Fireworks pose fire risk Flashing and sparkling fireworks are among the more anticipated Fourth of July celebrations. But fire officials worry that the festivities could spark a few unintended fires. "It's July. It's dry, so there's always that danger," Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Danny Kuhlmann said. In 2010, fireworks caused about 15,500 reported fires, including 1,100 structure fires, 300 vehicle ...
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