52+ min ago  (478+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio "Columbus is hosting one of the largest fireworks events in the Midwest, the Red, White & Boom! , in celebration of Independence Day. That's why officials say the day began with trying to make the entire area safe, starting with…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago  (282+ words) UTICA " In preparation to celebrate Independence Day, the'Oneida County Sheriff's Office is committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable holiday for all members of the community. The Fourth of July often brings exciting fireworks displays, parades and family gatherings. Sheriff…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago  (330+ words) While people celebrate the Fourth of July in different ways, it's a holiday that often brings a spike in fire calls, injuries, and fireworks complaints. Officials say this weekend is one of their highest-risk periods of the year. As people…...

8+ hour, 15+ min ago  (30+ words) Twenty-five years later, the Fourth of July in 2001 is still frozen in time. Twenty-five years later, the Fourth of July in 2001 is still frozen in time....

4+ hour, 13+ min ago  (310+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. "As families across Central Florida celebrate the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday, fire officials are reminding residents that while fireworks are a holiday tradition, safety should be just as much a part of the celebration. For Orange…...

10+ hour, 8+ min ago  (335+ words) The Monroe County Fire Marshal's Office wants everyone to have a fun and, most importantly, a safe Fourth'of July weekend. Please leave fireworks displays to the professionals. All professional fireworks in unincorporated Monroe County must be permitted through the Monroe…...

4+ hour, 7+ min ago  (26+ words) ktnv. com July 4 fire danger concerns locals, city leaders offer community fireworks show...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (1159+ words) " Take a boating safety course. " Conduct a vessel safety check. " Complete a predeparture checklist. " Check the weather. " File a float plan. " Flotation aids that can be thrown " Visual distress signals " Engine cut-off devices " Provide life jackets. " Provide navigation aids. Source:…...

2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (384+ words) ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE, Md. - Campers at Assateague Island National Seashore are finding creative ways to stay cool as extreme heat settles over the region during the Fourth of July weekend. With temperatures climbing into the 90s, many campers are relying on…...

9+ hour, 47+ min ago  (397+ words) For most people, fireworks are pure celebration " the Fourth, and then the long tail of Pioneer Day. But for combat veterans, survivors of violence, refugees, and plenty of others, those same booms land like a threat. And Utah's stretched-out fireworks…...