All news on the topic: Fireworks

World News • Views: 578
Yacht crew accused of igniting massive Hydra wildfire with illegal fireworks — 3,000 acres burned as passengers flee home
People continue to launch fireworks near highly flammable areas year after year — with disastrous results. And now, one group of firework-happy individuals on a private yacht in Greece are learning their lesson the hard way.
Lifestyle • Views: 803
The ‘hearing loss generation’ is younger than you think — that’s why it’s important to follow the 60/60 rule
Dr. Rachel Trinker, head of audiology for the hearing aid company Audien Hearing, shares four ways to preserve your hearing as you age.
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Maine resident fatally injured by 'mini cannon' projectile during a fireworks event
Joseph Hennessey, 41, collapsed and passed away from his injuries after being transported to a nearby hospital in Oxford County on Saturday night
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Teen loses three fingers in a bizarre fireworks accident, but his arm was saved thanks to "Forrest Gump."
Kentucky teenager Andrew Stratton lost three of his fingers in an unusual firework accident but managed to save his arm using a medical technique he learned from "Forrest Gump."
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Nostalgia Fest begins as Long Island relives the '90s this weekend
Nostalgia Fest, an amazing two-day celebration paying tribute to the era of "Power Rangers" and POGs, is hitting Nassau County this weekend as the ultimate flashback to over thirty years ago
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Teenager loses life in house fire ignited by Fourth of July fireworks just fourteen days after overcoming cancer
Jerilynn Brown was one of the two individuals who lost their lives when fireworks on the Fourth of July ignited a massive fire at her home in the Midwest, just two weeks after she overcame cancer
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An eight-year-old girl was killed in California when an illegal fireworks show exploded
An eight-year-old girl lost her life when an unauthorized Fourth of July fireworks show shot in her direction, igniting additional fireworks near her location
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A teenage father-to-be, working his initial shift at a fireworks factory, was killed in a massive explosion along with his brothers
On his first day at a California fireworks warehouse, 18-year-old Jesus Manaces Ramos was one of seven people killed, including his two brothers
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Rapper 4xtra loses ‘2 fingers’ in gruesome fireworks mishap after joking about ‘blowing’ somebody up
Rapper 4xtra blew part of his hand off in a gruesome Fourth of July fireworks mishap after sharing a video on social media holding fireworks and joking about blowing somebody up.
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Stunning aerial photographs of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show taken from an altitude of up to 8,000 feet
A photographer who doubles as a pilot was the highest in the Manhattan sky on July 4th -- and The Post obtained his breathtaking aerial photographs of the 49th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show taken from an altitude of a staggering 7,500 to 8,000 feet.
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NYPD officer hit in the eye by a firework during Fourth of July festivities in Harlem
According to police, an officer was hit in the face by a firework while attempting to manage a large crowd in Harlem during Independence Day festivities
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Things to know about Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display in 2025 — and the top spots to view it in NYC
The 49th annual event will feature 80,000 shells launching 1,000 feet above the Brooklyn Bridge and East River, significantly more than the 60,000 shells used the previous year
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7 unaccounted for after explosion at California fireworks warehouse triggers massive fire
Authorities reported that on Wednesday, seven individuals were unaccounted for after a blast occurred at a fireworks storage facility in rural Northern California. The explosion triggered a large fire that extended into nearby agricultural areas, prompting evacuations in the local community
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Nassau authorities detonate a car, a mailbox, and an entire chicken in a fireworks warning reminiscent of an action film
Nassau County went all out in Michael Bay style before Independence Day
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Dramatic Video Captures Blast at Fireworks Plant in Northern California
Authorities reported that seven individuals remain missing following explosions that devastated the facility
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July 4th fireworks in NYC are moving back to the East River this year, following last year's show on the Hudson
New York City's Fourth of July fireworks display will make a comeback on the East River next month to wow spectators, following last year's event which was held on the Hudson River, according to city officials
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Death Toll Rises to 4 After 3-Year-Old Boy Dies in Honolulu Fireworks Explosion
A 3-year-old boy succumbed to injuries from a major fireworks explosion at a residence in Honolulu on New Year’s Eve
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Fireworks Explosion In Honolulu Area Kills 3 People, Injures Over 20
Two women died at the scene and a third woman died at a hospital, authorities said Wednesday.
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The World Welcomes 2025 With Light Shows, Embraces And Ice Plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025.
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Woman halted at LAX with an 'alarming' collection of prohibited items in her carry-on, including fireworks and knives
The Transportation Security Administration found an absurd amount of forbidden items in a woman's carry-on bag at LAX last month, surprising even the agency's experienced officers
Sports • Views: 554
A 25-year-old Dodgers supporter injures hands with firework while celebrating World Series victory against the Yankees
On Wednesday night in Los Angeles, a Dodgers supporter partially lost his hands due to a firework accident while celebrating the team's World Series victory, as shown in a startling video circulating online
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A Texas man has been charged with concealing explosives under toilets in local establishments, which went off when people sat on them
Paul Moses Alden, 46, is accused of putting small, easily accessible commercial fireworks that explode when compressed into three different restrooms around San Antonio
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Chicago father passes away due to severe head trauma following the detonation of a large 4th of July firework in his hand
A Fourth of July fireworks show ended in tragedy for a Chicago father of two, who had a third child on the way, when he went to inspect a firework that hadn't gone off, according to authorities
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A South Carolina dad was killed in a tragic incident when a firework he placed on top of his head exploded, according to a report
Allen Ray McGrew, 41, was said to be hosting a fireworks display for his neighbors on July Fourth when a tragic event occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. during a neighborhood gathering in Summerville, South Carolina
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Several individuals protesting against Israel, including one who seized a flag, were arrested at a July 4th demonstration in New York City
Police arrested 37 individuals at the protest led by the radical anti-Israel organization Within Our Lifetime. The event started at Washington Square Park and slowly moved toward Hudson Yards, coinciding with the well-known Macy's fireworks show