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A grandmother’s vehicle went up in flames sitting in a driveway in Franklin, Massachusetts, after police say someone threw a firework out the window of another car.

Hanabi, or fireworks, are a staple of summer nights in Japan. Ayako Kiyono and Masa Hattori from InsideJapan share the cultural significance of the displays.

Fourth of July Fireworks return in Plymouth this year. Last year, the Independence Day festivities were canceled due to COVID-19.

The man arrested at a home in South Los Angeles where 32,000-pounds of illegal fireworks were found and where a police bomb containment vehicle was destroyed in an explosion has been charged with transporting explosives without a license, according to court documents. Arturo Ceja III was arrested by federal agents on Saturday. According to a criminal complaint signed by a…

Some fireworks were seen Friday night despite the dry conditions and risk of starting a wildfire.

Fourth of July’s enchanting fireworks are quite the crowd-pleasers, but pets don’t usually like them. Here are some things to consider when trying to make your pet feel as safe as possible when booms from fireworks spook your animal companion.

This Independence Day, people in Boston will have two chances to catch a fireworks show. Mayor Kim Janey on Thursday announced the city’s plans for the weekend, which also include a parade from City Hall Plaza to the Old State House starting at 9 a.m. The first of the fireworks shows will be held Saturday night at 9:15, as part…

Here are the top firework safety tips from experts across the country—so you can make sure your 4th of July, 2021 celebrations are crisis-free

With public festivities curtailed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, Somerville celebrated this Independence Day with a Wednesday night fireworks show.

Nine people were injured and several cars were damaged in an explosion following police attempts to safely detonate illegal fireworks in South Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

Somerville prepares to resume its 4th of July celebrations after the coronavirus pandemic forced cancellations last year.

After Fourth of July festivities were canceled or moved to virtual formats last year, fireworks are coming back across Massachusetts.  With pandemic-era restrictions coming to a halt and with nearly 8.6 million vaccine doses administered in the state, many towns are bringing back their regular Independence Day celebrations. Looking to join in on the jubilation but not sure where to…

Despite warnings against consumer firework use, the National Safety Council has outlined safety guidelines for people to follow if they choose to engage with them. Here are the following questions you should be asking yourself before using consumer fireworks.

Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans on setting off fireworks or begging for caution.

This year’s Independence Day festivities will be different, with Boston’s fireworks show shifting to the Boston Common and the Boston Pops performing at Tanglewood.

The fireworks show will return to the Boston Common this year as part of the annual Fourth of July Spectacular, the Boston Pops announced Friday. In a statement, the Pops said its annual concert would be broadcast from Tanglewood, while the fireworks finale – which traditionally accompanies the musical performance – would take place in Boston from 10:30 p.m. –…

Salem usually has fireworks on July 4th. But, like most places in Massachusetts and around the country, the city shelved this year’s celebration because of the pandemic. But with restrictions easing, Salem is one place that’s reconsidering. Some think that’s great, like local Arthur Lormio: “I think we need that right now. It would be a great idea.” Amy Gagne...

With COVID cases dropping, could we see fireworks in the sky over Massachusetts on the Fourth of July this summer? Officials in some placed are reconsidering their cancellations.

Independence Day fireworks celebrations are returning in New Hampshire communities, but with some changes. In Portsmouth, the City Council voted to to hold the celebration on July 3, with a rain date of July 5. Last year’s event was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Seacoastonline.com reports City Manager Karen Conard said this year, there will be no entertainment, food or...

A massive fireworks explosion that left two people dead in Southern California earlier this week caused at least $3.2 million worth of damage