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July 4th is coming: How do fireworks work?

July 4th is coming: How do fireworks work? What makes the colors and shapes? Hear from Marcy Towns of Purdue University. And could tariffs affect 2026 fireworks? ‘Absolutely Failed’: Senators Debate ...
WIBC

How Exactly do Fireworks Get Their Color and Sound?

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Fourth of July holiday is this week and that means bright colors and big booms are coming to the night sky. Fireworks are a staple of the Independence Day celebration in the ...
The Gazette

Here’s how fireworks work on the Fourth of July

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — Among holiday celebrations, nothing quite holds a candle to the commercial fireworks ...
WSAW

How to safely use and dispose of your fireworks

PLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) - Aspirus is reminding people how to stay safe around fireworks this year. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 14,700 injuries were caused by fireworks in ...
KRDO

See how fireworks work, and where to watch in Southern Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pyro technicians in Colorado Springs showed KRDO 13's Bradley Davis how they prepare fireworks ahead of tonight's big shows, like the one at 9:15 p.m. at the Patty ...
SanLuisObispo

Did SLO County’s crackdown on July 4 fireworks work? See the stats

SLO County agencies cited 27 fireworks violations and seized 600+ pounds total. Despite enforcement, fireworks potentially triggered eight fires and a major building loss. Officials expect mailed ...