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WATCH: Fireworks Shows as Countries Begin to Ring in New Year
Countries close to the international date line, including Australia, China and Taiwan, began to ring in 2021 with fireworks shows.
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Cape Cod Man Charged With Possessing Fireworks, Producing Weapon of Mass Destruction
A Cape Cod man has been charged in connection with an August fireworks incident in which another person was injured inside his apartment. Jeffrey D. Roberts, of Mashpee, was arraigned Thursday in Falmouth District Court, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services said in a statement. Roberts was charged with possession of fireworks, possession of an explosive device, and production of…
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‘It's Time to Stop': Mayor Walsh Issues Stern Warning on Fireworks
Mayor Marty Walsh issued a stern warning to residents still shooting off fireworks in Boston after an 11-year-old boy was seriously injured in an accident earlier this week. “My message to people on fireworks is it’s time to stop,” he said Friday. He said the city has seen a massive increase in fireworks complaints over the past month. “July...
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Fireworks ‘Causing Trauma, Stress and Sleeplessness': Boston Mayor Walsh Warns Residents to Stop
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh warns residents to stop setting off fireworks. ‘They’re illegal in Boston.’
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11-Year-Old Injured in Boston Fireworks Incident
An 11-year-old boy was injured in an incident involving fireworks Tuesday night, Boston police confirmed. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. in the area of 110 Mercer St. No further information was immediately available.
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2 Injured By Homemade Fireworks in New England
Officials say two men were injured when what appeared to be homemade fireworks detonated in Laconia, New Hampshire. Fire Chief Kirk Beattie said the explosion happened on the Friday night before the Fourth of July, and both victims were taken to Lakes Region General Hospital with leg injuries. One of them had to be flown to another facility for further…
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Places to Watch Fireworks July 4th, 2020
This year, the best place to watch the Fourth of July fireworks might be from the comfort of your own home! Due the coronavirus pandemic and increasing cases around the country, public health experts and government officials are urging people to stay home and avoid crowds. If you’re looking to watch Fourth of July fireworks online or on live...
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More Fireworks in Americans' Hands for July 4 Raises Risks
For many Americans, the Fourth of July won’t be about big festivities but setting off fireworks themselves
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Thunderstorm Threats in Parts of New England Before Saturday's Clear Skies
A new wind has taken hold of most of Eastern and Central New England, blowing from the northeast and carrying cooler and less humid air into New England. The transition has been apparent in the eastern half of the six-state region with a lot of clouds and a noticeable change in the air, though the change in air takes longer…
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Tips to Keep Pets Calm During July 4 Fireworks
Stay-at-home orders that keep people from gathering in crowds has changed July 4th celebrations this year but there are still some fireworks shows scheduled that could be upsetting to furry friends. The constant loud noise of fireworks can be pretty tough on pets. Here are some easy things pet owners can do at home to help out your pet throughout…
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Experts Warn: Hand Sanitizer and Fireworks Could Be Dangerous Combination
The National Safety Council warned that the widespread use of hand sanitizer in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could be dangerous over the holiday weekend for those setting off 4th of July fireworks.
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Security Footage Captures Illegal Fireworks Starting House Fire in Brooklyn
FDNY released footage of a group of people using illegal fireworks outside a home in Brooklyn. A stray firework ignited a fire inside the home.
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‘The Science Is Real': Walsh Reminds Boston Residents to Social Distance Before July 4 Weekend
Mayor Walsh encourages Boston residents to social distance during July 4 weekend.
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How to Keep Your Dog Calm During 4th of July Fireworks
Denisse Cobian Tobler from Michelson Found Animals shares 2 ways that you can calm your pet if they are anxious during fireworks.
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From Big Cities to Backyards, July 4 Not Usual Blowout Bash
The Fourth of July was always a time for communities to come together
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‘Huge Booms': Nightly Fireworks Frustrating Many in Boston and Across Mass.
Fireworks have been a nightly show in countless communities in Boston and across Massachusetts. “We joke about it in our house sometimes, like ‘incoming,’” said Jana McNulty of Hyde Park. But it’s hardly been entertaining. Fireworks have been lighting up the night sky, or, in many cases, just making noise. “Enough is enough,” said McNulty. “It just has got...
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Petition for Stricter Fireworks Penalties
Complaint calls in Boston and other cities are up considerably as fireworks have become a nightly occurrence.
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Residents Vent Frustration Over Illegal Fireworks in Boston
Boston residents said they were fed up with hearing illegal fireworks going off at all hours of the night for weeks on end during a meeting Monday. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn held the meeting via video conference call to address some of the concerns constituents have about fireworks continuously being set off across the city. Residents have been complaining…
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Illegal Firework Concerns Ahead of July Fourth
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn held a meeting yesterday via video conference call to address some of the concerns constituents have about fireworks continuously being set off across the city.
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Providence Police Arrest 14 in Illegal Fireworks Crackdown
Police in Providence, Rhode Island, have arrested 14 people since the city formed a task force to crack down on illegal fireworks that have bedeviled cities across the country this summer. The department tweeted Saturday that six people were arrested Thursday and eight more on Friday. Police said they will “continue this enforcement indefinitely.” About a dozen officials from the…