LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Many neighborhoods sounded like war zones July 4 as people set off illegal fireworks to mark Independence Day despite repeated pleas from fire officials around Southern California to attend public pyrotechnic displays. Sheriff’s department dispatchers have fielded “nonstop calls,” said Deputy Tracy Koerner of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Deputies on patrol are citing…
Southland Police Department Flooded with Illegal Fireworks Calls
July 5, 2021
admin
FireworksFourth of JulyHuntington Beachillegal fireworksIndependence DayJuly 4Local NewsLos AngelesOrange CountypoliceRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaUS
0 Comment
2 Dead, 3 Wounded in Shooting Near Downtown Cincinnati Park
CINCINNATI—Two people died and three others were wounded in a shooting in downtown Cincinnati on the Fourth of July, police said. Gunfire broke out Sunday night in the area of Smale Park, Lt. Col. Lisa Davis told reporters at a news conference. One person died at the scene, and another died at a local hospital….
Video: Independence Day Fireworks Light Up National Mall
Independence Day fireworks celebrations lit up the National Mall in Washington on July 4. Photos
LIVE: Independence Day Fireworks Light Up National Mall
Independence Day fireworks celebrations lit up the National Mall in Washington on July 4. Photos
Hot Dog! NYC Marks July 4 With Eating Contest, Fireworks
NEW YORK—After a year lost to the coronavirus, New York City’s most well-known Fourth of July traditions are back. The traditional Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will be back in full form with a display over the East River, with shells being shot from five barges in a televised, choregraphed spectacle. This year, crowds…
Celebrating the Fourth: How and Why Americans Celebrate Life, Liberty and a Powerful History
July 4th independence day, behind the hot dogs and fireworks so much creativity goes into the celebrations that we get to sit back and enjoy. So to give you a sneak peek into that energy and expertise, we spoke to people across the country to show you some of the amazing ways people celebrate life,…
17 Hurt as Illegal Fireworks Cache Explodes in Los Angeles
July 1, 2021
admin
Crime and IncidentsFireworkshurtillegalLocal NewsLos AngelesRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaUSUS News
0 Comment
LOS ANGELES—A cache of homemade fireworks exploded as it was being destroyed by a bomb squad, flipping and damaging cars, smashing windows in homes and injuring 17 people including police officers, authorities said. It could take days to determine why the material exploded inside an iron containment vessel on a tractor-trailer Wednesday night, tearing the…
Fido and Fireworks
We can’t wait until dazzling colors burst forth from a blackened canvas of the night sky. Our anticipation builds with each ssssss and whizzzz heard as firecrackers rocket higher exploding in loud bangs and pops a moment before sparkling colors rain down. July 4th is the first big celebration of summer. We look forward to…
Fire Authorities Warn of Illegal Fireworks Dangers
June 30, 2021
admin
Brian HennessyDistrict Attorney Todd SpitzerexplosivesFireworksillegal fireworksLocal NewsOrange CountyOrange County District AttorneyOrange County Fire AuthorityOrange County Sheriff's DepartmentRegional-Local NewsSheriff Don BarnesSouthern CaliforniaUS
0 Comment
Independence Day celebrations are never complete without colorful nighttime explosions, but authorities in Orange County, Calif. say lighting firework is no job for amateurs. The improper use of fireworks could spark blazes as the state enters into fire season, said Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy. “To avoid the risk of fireworks and enjoy…
US News
RSS Error: A feed could not be found at `https://www.theepochtimes.com/c-us/feed`; the status code is `200` and content-type is `text/html; charset=utf-8`