A north Tulsa neighborhood’s holiday week turned tragic Wednesday night when a 12-year-old boy lost his hand and suffered severe eye injuries after a fireworks device exploded. An 11-year-old who was ...

The town has a history of igniting spot fires with its "famous" show. Neither neighborly fears nor the ongoing, nearby Pocket ...

Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers: Question: On July 4 last year, fireworks were set off illegally across the street in our residential Asheville neighborhood ...

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It's no mystery why July Fourth is when Americans are at the highest risk of fireworks injuries. Here's how to play it safe.

Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.

We love big flags, giant barbecues and a God-and-country-themed diorama, beer cozy or pet costume. We cheer fighter jets trailing red, white and blue smoke. We love a marching band. Every year, all ...

New research reveals that fireworks leave a hidden trail of pollution in the air and water long after the final explosion.

While police and fire agencies across Southern California continue to gear up for what likely will be a busy Fourth of July holiday with heightened calls for ...

A 12-year-old in Tulsa lost a hand and suffered facial injuries after a mortar-style firework exploded while being held, ...