Statistics released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Friday claimed that 10,000 Americans were injured from firework mishaps in 2019, resulting in 12 fatalities. The agency says that ...

Fireworks permitted:Consumer fireworks designated as “Permissible Fireworks” that have been approved by the AFSL or other third-party testing agency, including aerial devices, cakes, Roman candles, ...

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 ...

LOS ANGELES - While Independence Day is a source of revelry and celebration for humans, it can be one of the scariest and most stressful days of the year for pets. Fireworks in particular cause pets ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (7News) — Sparklers can burn over 12,000 degrees, a heat hot enough to melt metal. This was one of many warnings Corey Smedley, the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services Chief, ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Fourth of July weekend means summer fun for many, but Oregon's assistant fire chief is warning of the dangers it can bring. Chief Mark Mullins says although the holiday is an ...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — There is just two days remaining until the Fourth of July, and as the Lowcountry prepares to celebrate, medical professionals are reminding residents to be safe and stay ...

Before you light the wick on Independence Day ... Regulations regarding the use of personal fireworks have been an up and down road over the past few decades, where the days of sending the kids off to ...