A man suffered a traumatic injury to his hand Saturday afternoon as the result of an explosive going off, according to the Modesto Fire Department. At about 12:20 p.m., emergency responders were ...

A 15-year-old boy suffered severe injuries in Oceanside Thursday, including the loss of one of his hands, when a firecracker detonated while he was holding it. The accident occurred about 9 a.m. in ...

SACRAMENTO — Illegal activities contributed to a Yolo County fireworks explosion last year that killed seven people, state fire authorities said this week. Three brothers — two of them residents of ...

IN ESPARTO, DOZENS OF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE STATE FIREWORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. IT’S ALL PART OF AN EFFORT TO CLOSE GAPS IN REGULATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF FIREWORKS. KCRA THREE ...

If you’re looking to ring in the new year with the explosive joy of fireworks, make sure you know the rules. It could cost you a hefty fine. Or a finger. Here’s what you need to know about fireworks ...

ALIAMANU, Hawaii (Island News) -- As Hawaiʻi prepares to ring in 2026, many residents in Aliamanu are reflecting on the tragic fireworks explosion that killed six people on New Year's Eve 2025. The ...

Tickets went on sale Wednesday for the 2026 International Fireworks Championship Las Vegas, a first-year event planned at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Feb. 21. Presented by Blast! Events, tickets ...

More than a few eyebrows were raised around Hollywood when Universal decided to turn “Wicked” into two separate films. Yes, the stage show has been a sensation on Broadway for decades. But it’s a risk ...

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A powerful explosion at a fireworks factory in southern Pakistan on Saturday killed at least four people and injured 11 others, police and hospital officials said. Footage ...

May 21 Commerce raid seized 100,000+ pounds of illegal fireworks tied to Chee. Investigators missed link from Commerce evidence to Esparto storage before July blast. State and local regulators failed ...