7 missing after fireworks warehouse explosion, fire in Northern California
Seven people remain missing after explosions at a fireworks warehouse caused in a fire in Northern California's Yolo County, officials said.
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Seven people remain missing after explosions at a fireworks warehouse caused in a fire in Northern California's Yolo County, officials said.
The CFD placed its focus on sparklers, saying while they may seem harmless, they account for the second highest percentage of fireworks injuries.
The CFD placed its focus on sparklers, saying while they may seem harmless, they account for the second highest percentage of fireworks injuries.
Rich Naponelli, owner of Dog Training Elite Chicago, offers tips on keeping animals comfortable during patriotic celebrations.
According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, 7% of all veterans will have PTSD at some point in their lives.
Chicago police said they're doing everything they can to secure holiday festivities across the city.
There are parties across the area—whether one prefers outdoors, a rooftop, or a ballroom. And a night ahead of time, organizers were putting their final touches on the events. Jermont Terry reports.
From a spectacular fireworks show shared by viewer Rosemary Leitich to Kylee's first time at Wrigley Field, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
The victim suffered trauma to the body while handling the firework and died at the scene.
A man was killed while handling a firework Thursday night on Chicago's Northwest Side.
A man was killed while handling a firework Thursday night on Chicago's Northwest Side.
The Village of Itasca has a population of only 10,000, but for its annual Fourth of July celebration, between 20,000 and 30,000 people were expected to show up on Thursday.
Ahead of July 4, here are the states where fireworks sales are legal, where they're illegal and where various restrictions apply.
The Independence Day fireworks in Wheaton, Illinois, went off with a bigger bang than expected. The fire department said they had to cancel the show after a malfunction. No one was hurt.
A new report shows there were 9,700 firework-related injuries last year and eight deaths.
It comes after years of illegal and disruptive fireworks shows that have drawn crowds and controversy.
Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July Holiday, with many places in Chicago and the suburbs to sit and enjoy the colorful celebration.
Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July holiday, with many places in Chicago and the suburbs to sit and enjoy the colorful celebration.
While fireworks may be beautiful, they also leave furry friends on edge.
As Fourth of July celebrations kick off around the Chicago area filled with fireworks, dog owners know well how the noise can be an unpleasant experience for some.
As Fourth of July celebrations kick off around the Chicago area filled with fireworks, dog owners know well how the noise can be an unpleasant experience for some.
Love or hate it; the event has become a longstanding Fourth of July tradition at Winnemac Park: a spontaneous yet unofficial and very illegal fireworks show where amateur pyrotechnics put on a show well into the night.
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports that it comes after years of illegal and disruptive fireworks shows that have drawn crowds and controversy.
In 2023, 9,700 fireworks injuries were reported, with eight deaths. In illinois, officials reported 10 people losing limbs. Officials also emphasized the impact fireworks have on combat veterans battling PTSD.
At the Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park, organizers prioritized safety—with a fence around the perimeter and bag checks at the entrance.
