The Bloomington Fire Department offers tips for safe firework use on July 4, and most are common-sense advise. The first step comes when purchasing the fireworks. Only buy fireworks from licensed, ...

If you plan on setting off fireworks this Independence Day, medical professionals say, please be smart about it. At Crazy Bill’s Fireworks in Forestdale, Manager Chris Shaw said a typical customer ...

When someone mentions Independence Day, what are the first things that come to mind? Backyard barbecues? Parades? Fighter jet flyovers? Hot dog eating contests? Maybe Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the ...

The Fourth of July is anything but celebratory in the Emergency Room. Every year, doctors amputate fingers and hands damaged by fireworks. They try to save eyes. And sometimes they have to deliver the ...

While fireworks light up the night sky on July Fourth, they can send pets into a panic, leading to injuries or even lost animals. Experts say this is the busiest time of year for animal shelters, as ...

As New Year’s celebrations approach, the Jackson Fire Department is reminding residents to prioritize safety when purchasing, ...

Fireworks can cause anxiety in pets, so prepare them with exercise and a safe space. Keep pets away from fireworks, food scraps, and debris during and after celebrations. (This story was updated to ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Fire season is already in full swing for Central Oregon. With the Alder Springs Fire and numerous other blazes throughout the area fresh in residents' minds, the use of personal ...