Suffolk officials warn of holiday dangers Drought leads Ballard to ban personal fireworks City prepare for COTA strike 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 Heat advisory through Friday southern Wisconsin Hamilton County use Hot dangerous days ahead Get fired up with displays Illegal Expect a $1 000 fine Bigger ‘Boom’ celebrate city’s 200th Leave pros 2012 Kitten burned tortured firework Fort Wayne

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 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 ... 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... 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. Seven Tips for Better Fireworks Photos Kike Calvo, a photographer whose work appears regularly in National Geographic and The New York Times, offers tips on capturing fireworks. Fire chief shoots safety expert in foot with fireworks A suburban fire chief's demonstration of the dangers of fireworks took a literal turn this morning when the canister he ignited tipped over, shooting fireworks at the crowd. Safety expert injured during fireworks demonstration A fire chief's demonstration of the dangers of fireworks became a teachable moment this morning when a canister tipped over and shot fireworks into a crowd, injuring a director of a fire safety group. Southeast Valley fireworks rules vary Whether residents can legally use the sparklers, torches and fountains is a matter of location and timing. Shrapnel, not blasts from fireworks, injures eyes NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Just in time for July 4th, a study worthy of Discovery Channel's MythBusters team shows for the first time how fireworks actually damage eyeballs. Scientists found the blast wave from explosions mimicking commercial firecrackers, even at short distances, were too feeble to make an eyeball from a human cadaver burst. "This for the first time scientifically proves you ... Fireworks laws for every state in America Getting ready to launch some fireworks this Independence Day? Not so fast! Consult the firework laws of your state first to make sure it's legal to do so.
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