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Fire rescue officials say a young child and an adult were injured when New Year’s Eve fireworks exploded near them

Countries close to the international date line, including Australia, China and Taiwan, began to ring in 2021 with fireworks shows.

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...

NBC 6’s Stephanie Bertini has some ideas for how to celebrate the 4th of July this year, along with tips for staying safe while setting off fireworks.

For many Americans, the Fourth of July won’t be about big festivities but setting off fireworks themselves

This year, purchasing and setting off fireworks is legal in much of the state of Florida after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 140, a new law that allows fireworks on the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

A new Florida law this year gives you more options on what fireworks to light up. NBC 6’s Phil Prazan reports.

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…

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.

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.

Denisse Cobian Tobler from Michelson Found Animals shares 2 ways that you can calm your pet if they are anxious during fireworks.

The Fourth of July was always a time for communities to come together

Fourth of July holiday activities usually involve fireworks and outdoor grilling. Both activities carry risk, according to Noel Hernandez, APRN, at Kendall Regional Hospital’s Burn and Reconstructive Center–the largest burn unit in South Florida. “Specifically on the fourth of July, you see flash burns from people who do gas grilling outside, says Hernandez. When asked what safety tips he...

Nathalia Ortiz has more on what experts say you need to do in what should be a different July 4th holiday.

An incredible amount of work goes into making the sky light up with red, white and blue around America’s birthday.

Florida residents can now legally use fireworks in the state – at least for three days out of the year. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law on Wednesday allowing for them to be used on New Year’s Day, July 4th and on New Year’s Eve. The new law is a change from past restrictions on the selling and use...

Denisse Cobian Tobler from Michelson Found Animals shares 3 simple ways you can relax your pet before your Fourth of July festivities.

A man who set off fireworks near a theater as his friend made a marriage proposal created panic among moviegoers who mistook the fireworks for gunshots, leading to 911 calls and an evacuation, authorities said. Howell Township police responded to the Xscape Theater around 6 p.m. Wednesday and soon learned the theater manager had confronted a man who had lighted…

Fireworks dazzle the sky on the Fourth of July and become a main attraction for families and friends, but here are some tricks for staying safe when having fun.