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With Independence Day just a few weeks away, the demand for fireworks is skyrocketing when supplies are limited. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

With Independence Day just a few weeks away, the demand for fireworks is skyrocketing when supplies are limited.

Following its temporarily closure since Labor Day, Navy Pier will begin its phased reopening at the end of April representatives for the iconic Chicago attraction announced.

Sandwiched between states that consider fireworks a veritable patriotic right, Illinois advocates are trying to loosen what are among the nation’s strictest prohibitions by legalizing “fountains,” a fireworks show-in-a-box that can unleash multicolored sparks, whizzing streaks and sharp reports. Opponents say they’ll produce more ghastly fireworks-related injuries in emergency rooms. The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Robert Rita, would add...

A massive fireworks explosion that left two people dead in Southern California earlier this week caused at least $3.2 million worth of damage

Investigators plan to search through what remains of the Ontario property where a stockpile of fireworks exploded Tuesday in a deadly blast that rattled nerves and blew out windows at homes located blocks away.

A powerful explosion caused by fireworks that ignited at a house damaged several buildings and spread debris across a widespread area Tuesday afternoon in Ontario.

A Lake Michigan community in southwestern Michigan is canceling a popular fireworks show months before the July 4 holiday.

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...

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

While celebrations for the Fourth of July are undoubtedly different this year, you can still have a spectacular time while following safety recommendations and taking precautions. While Illinois and the city of Chicago have slowed the rate of coronavirus transmission, the virus is far from over. Health officials at the Rush University Medical Center released the following recommendations to help…

While most parades and fireworks shows have been canceled because of the coronavirus, some will still go on with noticeable differences. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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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

With the coronavirus pandemic cancelling many professional fireworks displays, doctors say people are crossing borders to buy fireworks in states where they’re legal, but still very dangerous. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.

A combination of Fourth of July celebrations and coronavirus pandemic financial troubles are expected to flood shelters with missing pets and strays this summer. Dr. Priya Bhatt of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association is sending a warning to pet owners as fireworks continue to be set off in neighborhoods throughout the area. “For these animals it feels like a bomb…