Fireworks
Calais man killed after igniting firework on his head
Jason Pierre-Paul, the star NFL defensive end for the New York Giants, has injured his fingers and hand in a fireworks accident. (The NFL has confirmed Pierre-Paul's injury.) Pierre-Paul was injured while lighting fireworks in the Miami area on Mark your calendars for fireworks, Earthlings. And no, I'm not talking about the little peonies you're … Read more
Maine Man Dies in Fourth of July Fireworks Accident
Do you love watching fireworks? What about watching fireworks that blow the shit out of poor, unsuspecting mannequins? Well, have we got a treat for you. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently conducted their Some sat on blankets, many stood, while yet others danced to the America-themed music blasting in conjunction with the fireworks display … Read more
Illegal Fireworks Spark Fires Across Bay Area
Designing a vast fireworks show is a bit like composing music. There's the opening to think about, of course, and the grand finale — and all the intricacies with which the colors and displays intermingle in between. For Jim Souza, the president of A set of fireworks malfunctioned at a Colorado fireworks show Friday night, … Read more
Thousands attend fireworks spectacular on Esplanade
Evanni Vitolas, 9, Zenia Arenas, Frank Chacon and Caleb Chacon, 5, enjoy lunch at the Costco Family Picnic at Woodward Park in Fresno, California on July 4, 2015. Valley residents celebrated the Fourth of July in small and large gatherings. | PHOTOS BY Mark your calendars for fireworks, Earthlings. And no, I'm not talking about … Read more
'Firework, Not Fire Fun': The Serious Jobs Of Pyrotechnic Pros
It was still afternoon when crowds began to flock toward the East River to grab front-row seats for Macy's jaw-dropping fireworks display. Cloudy skies and a little rain did little to cool the patriotic spirit in Coney Island as Matt Stonie swallowed It was still afternoon when crowds began to flock toward the East River … Read more
Nine burned when 'malfunctioning' fireworks go into crowd
Fireworks company Pyro Spectaculars by Souza is getting ready at Pier 50 in San Francisco for Saturday night's show. It's that time of year again, when you find yourself driving furiously across state lines because your puritanical lawmakers don't want you sparking up some Black Cats in your backyard. Before you go, check this list … Read more
Weather prompts two fireworks cancellations
Before an errant firework blew into a Detroit man's chest and ended his life Friday night, he was spending the Fourth of July like millions of Americans — grilling and celebrating. Ron Mohlman, 55, of Detroit, said he and his friend Mahir Aburouman But fireworks? No change there. Over the past 35 years, China has … Read more