Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Fireworks explode over the National Mall as the U.S. Capitol (R) ...

Fireworks have become a staple of July Fourth celebrations across the United States, where towns and cities often host professional shows to mark the occasion each year. In some areas, smaller ...

Fire crews in Contra Costa County had a busy Fourth of July night chasing down and dousing dozens of fires, most of which started after 9 p.m. and were caused by fireworks. Officials with the Contra ...

Eighty-two hours and 31 minutes. That's how much time Fargo and Moorhead police have spent chasing fireworks reports since June 27. The 194 total incidents through 5 a.m. Thursday range in severity ...