Vape warning issued to people celebrating Halloween and Bonfire Night
It’s estimated that over 5million Brits use vapes, but many are unaware of the hidden dangers of using them. As well as being bad for your health, they also pose …
Fireworks
Man accused of starting Northern California wildfire by throwing firework out car window
OROVILLE — A 26-year-old man has been accused of igniting a destructive California wildfire in early July by throwing a firework from a car window during hot, dry and windy …
Mayor says fireworks sparked Hawarden fire, which has destroyed 6 homes, damaged others
Roughly $10 million dollars in damage has been reported so far by a 527-acre brush fire in Riverside that has destroyed at least six homes and damaged seven others, Riverside …
South Bay man describes being severely injured by wayward fireworks
SAN JOSE — A South Bay man who suffered severe burn injuries to his legs alongside his wife and a friend while passing by an illegal fireworks display on the …
More than 70 teens detained after disturbance at California mall
More than 70 minors were detained at the SouthBay Pavilion Mall on Saturday evening after a disturbance involving hundreds of juveniles, authorities said, and two youths accused of throwing fireworks …
Bay Area cities host drone shows instead of fireworks
What’s that in the July night sky? It’s a bird … it’s a plane … no, it’s a drone. Fireworks won’t be the only thing lighting up the Bay Area …
How to Photograph Fireworks Like a Pro
With the Fourth of July quickly approaching in the United States, photographers are getting ready to capture the magic of fireworks shows. If you want to nail some spectacular shots, …
Asia’s winter festivals: Snow, fire and spectacle galore
For many people, the joys of winter center on strapping on skis, snowshoes or skates and getting outdoors. Of course, that is no less true in many parts of Asia. …
Fall is the new summer: Warming threatens Japan’s cultural calendar
In one hand is a cold beverage; in the other, a paper fan. Clad in a yukata (summer kimono) and perched on the embankment of a river, you look up …
Fireworks Truck Crash Produces Fiery Light Show
A tractor-trailer on the Trans-Canada Highway collided with a pickup truck towing its own trailer stuffed with fireworks last week. The crash caused the fireworks to start going off. Onlookers …