Category: July 4 fireworks

Man Loses Part of Hand Lighting Fireworks in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES—A man in his 20s was rushed to a hospital after he suffered an injury south of Koreatown—reportedly losing part of a hand while lighting fireworks on July 4. Firefighters and paramedics were dispatched at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday to the 2600 block of South Catalina Street in the Adams-Normandie neighborhood, according to Nicholas Prange…


2 Police Officers Shot During Fourth of July Fireworks in Philadelphia: Reports

Two police officers sustained injuries after they were shot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during fireworks to celebrate the fourth of July, according to reports. The officers were sent to the Jefferson University Hospital and were reported in stable condition as of late Monday, reported WPVI. The shooting took place a little before 10 p.m. along the Ben Franklin…


Noem Wants to Bring Back the July 4 Fireworks to Mount Rushmore

The skies of Mount Rushmore will not be filled with colorful fireworks this year, but South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has not given up hope for next year. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has denied the governor’s request for the past two years. But Noem said, “we will not be deterred.” “As Americans all…


Independence Day Weekend Fun in San Diego County

SAN DIEGO—As the United States gets ready to celebrate its 246th birthday on July 4, events throughout San Diego County can keep citizens in red, white, and blue all weekend long. Before the Big Day Saturday will kick off Independence weekend with Coronado’s 2022 Crown City Classic 5k and 12k races at Coronado Tidelands Park….