Suffolk officials warn of holiday dangers City prepare for COTA strike Drought leads Ballard to ban personal fireworks 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 Barry Manilow plus equals big fun at Bowl Wauconda nixes due dry weather Hamilton County use Heat advisory through Friday southern Wisconsin Hot dangerous days ahead Get fired up with displays Illegal Expect a $1 000 fine Bigger ‘Boom’ celebrate city’s 200th Leave pros 2012

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. 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. 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 ... The Pyro-technology Behind Those Fireworks As U.S. residents crane their necks skyward this week during their local Fourth of July fireworks displays, they may not realize the degree to which increasingly... Fireworks on in Texas a year after widespread ban DALLAS Fireworks will light up the sky in Texas this Fourth of July, a year after record heat and one of the worst droughts in state history prompted most cities and counties to ban holiday displays. Fireworks in Hampton Roads Fireworks are an annual treat throughout Hampton Roads on the Fourth of July, and there are plenty of places to enjoy them. Here's a lineup of where to go:
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