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The South Carolina company that employed four workers who died following an explosion as they unloaded fireworks in North Carolina was fined after a previous accident.
The skies will be dark and silent over Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday. Because of the recession, city officials canceled their Fourth of July fireworks display, a three-decade-old extravaganza that was one of the biggest Independence Day parties in the state.
This weekend, millions of Americans will celebrate our nation’s birthday by watching public fireworks spectaculars, either in person on television. We didn’t have TV when I was growing up one of 10 children in a Pennsylvania mining town, but that didn’t stop us from having fireworks displays that were pretty spectacular in my young eyes. My little town, Archbald, couldn’t afford a fireworks show, so my family made our own.
Lack of bucks means less bang this July Fourth for many cash-strapped cities.
The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office said a man damaged a toilet at an Arby's by setting off fireworks in the bathroom. Fire marshals said the man walked into the restaurant Thursday about 9:30 a.m. Delaware State Police are also investigating and searching for the man.
The fireworks are coming back for the Washington Nationals, days after debris from some pyrotechnics fell on the local fire chief as he watched a game.
One of the nation's largest July Fourth fireworks shows will be held on the Hudson River this year to celebrate the 400th anniversary of English explorer Henry Hudson's voyage to New York.
A powerful explosion destroyed a fireworks factory and a nearby electronics plant south of Manila on Thursday, killing at least six people and injuring more than 40, officials said.
An explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in eastern China killed 13 people, state media reported Sunday.
Some women in Naples said they won't make love if their men shoot off dangerous fireworks on New Year's Eve. "Se Spari, Niente Sesso" (If you shoot, no sex), as the reported group calls itself, claims to have signed up hundreds of women in the Naples area to combat celebrations that injure or maim hundreds each year.
A huge explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in western India on Thursday killed 27 people, including 12 children, police said.
A Rhode Island man faces charges after the cigarette he was smoking inside a car apparently ignited fireworks.
The first day of the Group of Eight summit on Monday ended with fireworks in the fog.
A Fourth of July fireworks shell misfired in a northern Iowa town, sending a fireball skidding down a street into a crowd of spectators and injuring 37 people, officials said Saturday.
As you ooh and aah at the dazzling explosions of a fireworks display, there are three things going on that you probably wouldn’t guess: The chemists who made those pyrotechnics designed most of them so they explode, you’re actually seeing nature conserving energy, and most peculiar of all, when things are at their flashiest, you’re actually seeing the fireworks as they’re cooling down.
Those seeking the oohs and aahs of traditional Fourth of July fireworks could be sadly disappointed this year: Public displays and sales of boxed firecrackers are being canceled or scaled back across the nation, victims of a sluggish economy, wildfire fears and product shortages caused by a warehouse fire in China.
This tourist village perched on a rugged stretch of California coast is known for its mellow attitude and abundant wildlife. But a decision to ban the town's July 4 fireworks sent sparks flying long before Independence Day.
Chen Tiezhong will likely spend the Fourth of July worrying about the future of his sprawling fireworks factory. China, where fireworks were invented, is running short of ports from which to ship the dangerous cargoes abroad.
For years we’ve taken our dogs to our friend Gregg’s house for an Independence Day celebration that stretches late into the night. His hilltop home offers a view of fireworks displays from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., all the way to Long Beach. But these days we leave before the fireworks begin. The rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air send our dog Twyla into a frenzy of fearful shaking.
For backyard patriots, the rockets available this Fourth of July are flashier, more creative and louder than ever before.
A firefighter avoided the death penalty Thursday for killing three people in a confrontation stemming from a neighbor's Fourth of July fireworks, being sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole.
A jury convicted a city firefighter Thursday of fatally shooting three people and wounding two others during a late-night Fourth of July celebration, rejecting defense claims that he was angered by the noise and snapped.
Explosions ripped through a fireworks factory in eastern Australia, destroying 20 buildings in the complex and jeopardizing New Year's Eve displays in three state capitals, officials said Sunday.
An explosion in a fireworks factory in central China killed 11 people and injured eight, the government's Xinhua News Agency reported Thursday.
A 22-year-old man suffered internal injuries after lighting a small firecracker he had inserted into his buttocks, paramedics said Thursday. The incident took place Sunday, when Britain celebrated Bonfire Night, traditionally marked with fireworks to celebrate the Guy Fawkes' gunpowder plot to blow up Parliament in the 17th century.
Fireworks Found In Truck In Route 3 CrashDuxbury (WBZ) -- State police say homemade fireworks were found in a truck that tipped over on Route 3 early Friday morning, tying up traffic for hours. A line painting truck rolled over in the northbound lanes in Duxbury near Exit 11 around 2 a.m.
New Year's Fireworks Returning To RooftopsAfter a controversial and much-maligned decision to launch New Year's Eve fireworks from ground sites on the Las Vegas Strip, the 2009 holiday show is returning to hotel rooftops.
Michael Jackson's Horrific 1984 Pepsi Ad Accident TapeHorrific footage of the Pepsi Ad that went wrong when pyrotechnics ignited Jackson's hair and burned the singer. According to many, this was when Jackson's struggle with pain medication began.
Air Force wounded warrior visits White House /8/2009 - LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Senior Airman Duane Dunlap enjoyed a very special Independence Day with President Barack Obama.
Man shot in buttocks while watching fireworksA man who stepped outside to check out the fireworks in South Seattle after midnight Sunday was shot in the buttocks, police said.
God Hates Fireworks... and PeopleSenior Pastor Bill Wilson of The Lord's Table Church in Goldsboro, said the four workers killed Saturday morning on Ocracoke Islane were all members of his church. He said those killed were Terry Holland, 51; Lisa Simmons, 42; Charles Kirkland, Jr., 49; Mark Hill, 21.
Last night we loaded all nine grandchildren and three dogs into four trucks and headed to Jackson GA for the fireworks show. Jackson is a quaint little town in middle GA about forty miles south of Atlanta. It was a warm clear night with a soft breeze blowing in from the south.
A Fourth of July joke Did you know it's illegal to sell or use fireworks in Florida? Of course you didn't, because practically everyone's launching bottle rockets and lighting off Roman candles from their backyard come Independence Day and New Year's Day.
Men tied up, pistol-whipped in fireworks stand robbery | Top Stories | Seattle News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather | KING5.comThe robbers got away with $100, two credit card machines, a laptop, and some fireworks.
: Park bridge collapses in Merrillville while people looking at fireworksA bridge at Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville collapsed at the end of a fireworks display Saturday night, possibly injuring at least 100 people, media reports say. Officials say the number of injured was unknown.
Fireworks truck explodes on Ocracoke Island; one dead, four critically injured :: WRAL.comA truck carrying fireworks for Ocracoke's Island July 4th celebration exploded near the South Ferry Terminal Saturday morning, leaving three people dead and injuring two others, according to Hyde County authorities. Video / pics also.
Last night, as summer visitors in my area disturbed the night (until almost 3:00 a.m.), replicating the sound of gunfire and bomb blasts, I read that two more American soldiers were killed in Afghanistan.
July 4 is about more than fireworks - Ask KittyIndependence Day prompts 85-year-old columnist Kitty Schindler to recall a memorable visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with her coal miner father, a son of immigrants.
1 killed in fireworks truck blast in North Carolina -- One person was killed and four others were critically injured Saturday when a truck carrying fireworks on North Carolina's Outer Banks exploded, officials said.
Nature's fireworks on displayIn honor of July 4, we've cobbled together a collection of nature's best fireworks displays. Get an an eyeful of red-hot volcanic eruptions, dazzling lightning storms and more.
My best memories of the 4th of July are from when I was young. Our family used to spend it at my Grandma's house. Many of my aunts , uncles and cousins would be there. There were never less than thirty people at Grandmas tiny little two-bedroom house.
Fireworks spread terror in war weary Congo townIndependence day fireworks sent terrified Congolese sprinting for cover Tuesday in fear that war had broken out again in their eastern city.
Its that time of the year again, where most of the nation will experience its warmest climates, hot dogs will be sizziling, and most Americans will take time out of their lives in one way or another to say thanks to this nations birth and its freedoms.
Where to watch fireworks, music, and have fun on July 4th in ArizonaThis is as complete a list as I've seen of the places to go and enjoy the 4th of July in Arizona. It's a huge list with links and loads of information.
Fireworks stunt results in great balls of fire: nutshot fail A GROUP of larrikins discover why you should not light a firecracker that's wedged between your legs. Watch the video but don't try this at home.
The sight of a spanking new tent selling fireworks for Independence Day celebrations sent me back along memory lane. I had seen this stand before in prior years, but it just did not ring up any associations like it did today.
The protests in Iran over the recent election results are taking over the airwaves on cable news. Although no foreign reporters are allowed in the Iran, social networking sites are allowing citizens to send information via Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
Explosion reported in fast-food chain's bathroom (With Video)State police and fire investigators are on the scene of a suspected explosion this morning at a fast-food restaurant in Talleyville.
Estimated 700,000 People See Thunder Over Louisville FireworksThe annual Thunder Over Louisville fireworks show attracted "an estimated 700,000" people April 18, 2009. It was preceded by an air show that included several aircraft. This article includes links to video highlights, etc.
Indian fireworks blaze kills 23Twenty-three people have been killed and nearly 50 others injured in a blaze at a fireworks factory in western India, the emergency services said.
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