For many people around the world, the very first moments of the new year will be filled with the sounds and colorful light shows of fireworks. From loud bangs to long whistles, bright reds to pale ...

J&M Displays employee Callie Williams works on wiring fireworks for the Freedom Festival fireworks on the Second Avenue bridge in Cedar Rapids on Thursday. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette) Buy Photo CEDAR ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Fireworks are part of countless celebrations around the world, including the celebration of America’s Independence Day. Spectacular arrays of color have been mesmerizing us for years ...

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The basic ingredient in fireworks is old-fashioned gunpowder. The black powder, as it's known, is what lifts a rocket shell into the air. The loud "boom" comes from flash powder. Visual effects occur ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pyro technicians in Colorado Springs showed KRDO 13's Bradley Davis how they prepare fireworks ahead of tonight's big shows, like the one at 9:15 p.m. at the Patty ...

SLO County agencies cited 27 fireworks violations and seized 600+ pounds total. Despite enforcement, fireworks potentially triggered eight fires and a major building loss. Officials expect mailed ...