The color in fireworks come from metal salts, which are made up of metal and non-metal atoms that create pure, intense colors when burned (they burn via a range of other chemical compounds and ...

New Year’s fireworks cause spikes in air pollution, toxic metals, water contamination & wildlife disruption. Alternatives ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Setting off fireworks is a popular New Year’s Eve tradition around the world. People will gather among friends, family, or neighbors as they watch bright, beautiful colors ...

The story has been the same each of the last seven years. As the hot and muggy weather of July approaches, the night sky begins to become illuminated with loud bursts of color. The flashes and bangs ...

It’s almost the Fourth of July, which means it’s also time to talk about fireworks. While many people love watching the night sky full of exploding colors, these shows also come with quite a few risks ...

Although your instinct might be to call 911 when encountering illegal fireworks, authorities encourage residents to report fireworks-related complaints to the South Sound 911 non-emergency line at 253 ...

Part of the fun of fireworks night in Detroit is finding the right spot to catch a view. Families set up chairs and grills at every street corner within viewing distance where there’s any sliver of ...

Community members take in the fireworks at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids on July 3, 2024. The show, which has drawn thousands of people to Ellis Harbor in years past, has been canceled for 2025 amid ...

Dozens of fireworks shows and many smaller, street-level pyrotechnic bursts lighted up Southern California skies throughout the Fourth of July celebration Tuesday — leaving behind some of the poorest ...