VIDEO: Driver burned after lit firework tossed into convertible
Colin Kirby says he’s grateful to be alive after someone tossed a lit firework into his convertible on July 4. Nashville Police are looking for three suspects.
Colin Kirby says he’s grateful to be alive after someone tossed a lit firework into his convertible on July 4. Nashville Police are looking for three suspects.
Fire officials say majority of fires in Contra Costa over July 4 sparked by illegal fireworks
On Sunday, crews responded to dozens of fires in just a three-hour span and the majority of them were caused by illegal fireworks.
On Sunday, crews responded to dozens of fires in just a three-hour span and the majority of them were caused by illegal fireworks.
Airlines struggle to keep up with passenger demand as travel rebounds
Though air travel has returned to near 2019 pre-pandemic levels, airlines are struggling as they strive to meet service levels needed to fulfill customer demands.
Though air travel has returned to near 2019 pre-pandemic levels, airlines are struggling as they strive to meet service levels needed to fulfill customer demands.
Errant firework kills Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described Monday as a tragic accident on the Fourth of July.
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described Monday as a tragic accident on the Fourth of July.
Investigators: San Francisco pier fire started by fireworks
Fireworks were being blamed for yet another fire Monday morning. Firefighters in San Francisco put out flames on a pier in the city's Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood.
Fireworks were being blamed for yet another fire Monday morning. Firefighters in San Francisco put out flames on a pier in the city's Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood.
Autopsy: NHL goalie dies from chest trauma from fireworks mishap
Latvia's Matiss Kivlenieks, a candidate to be the Columbus Blue Jackets' future goaltender, died in Michigan on Sunday night after fleeing a hot tub and hitting his head following a Fourth of July fireworks accident.
Latvia's Matiss Kivlenieks, a candidate to be the Columbus Blue Jackets' future goaltender, died in Michigan on Sunday night after fleeing a hot tub and hitting his head following a Fourth of July fireworks accident.
Will Smith pays for July 4 fireworks in New Orleans after learning city didn't plan show
Actor Will Smith picked up the roughly $100,000 tab for Independence Day fireworks in New Orleans after learning the city didn't plan a 2021 show.
Actor Will Smith picked up the roughly $100,000 tab for Independence Day fireworks in New Orleans after learning the city didn't plan a 2021 show.
Fireworks and tourism return to light up San Francisco's Fourth of July celebrations
Tourists and locals celebrated the Fourth of July with sunny weather and a spectacular fireworks show overlooking the city's waterfront, and local businesses and restaurants enjoyed a boost in profits.
Tourists and locals celebrated the Fourth of July with sunny weather and a spectacular fireworks show overlooking the city's waterfront, and local businesses and restaurants enjoyed a boost in profits.
35 acres burned after Concord vehicle fire spreads to nearby brush
A vehicle fire along Kirker Pass Road in Concord spread to nearby vegetation Sunday afternoon, sparking a fire that grew to 35-acres in size before crews could gain control.
A vehicle fire along Kirker Pass Road in Concord spread to nearby vegetation Sunday afternoon, sparking a fire that grew to 35-acres in size before crews could gain control.
Two men arrested for allegedly selling fireworks out of a van in Newark
Authorities arrested two East Bay men and seized 600 pounds of illegal fireworks from a van in Newark last week. In addition, police seized more than $33,000 in cash from the van.
Authorities arrested two East Bay men and seized 600 pounds of illegal fireworks from a van in Newark last week. In addition, police seized more than $33,000 in cash from the van.
27-year-old man charged after LAPD negligently detonates fireworks in neighborhood injuring 17
A 27-year-old man was charged Saturday with illegally transporting fireworks to Los Angeles from Nevada. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles police department negligently handled the fireworks in a residential neighborhood, causing an explosion that injured 17.
A 27-year-old man was charged Saturday with illegally transporting fireworks to Los Angeles from Nevada. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles police department negligently handled the fireworks in a residential neighborhood, causing an explosion that injured 17.
America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
Joey Chestnut, Michelle Lesco win Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
The annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is back Sunday, and so is the live audience.
The annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is back Sunday, and so is the live audience.
The Fourth of July is the least favorite holiday for your pets
Fireworks may dazzle the eyes and ears of humans, but for many animals, they create fear and panic.
Fireworks may dazzle the eyes and ears of humans, but for many animals, they create fear and panic.
US airports see surge in travelers during Fourth of July holiday weekend
San Francisco's airport is one of many packed full of holiday weekend travelers. Foot traffic is expected to resemble pre-pandemic numbers and even be one of the busiest weekends so far this year.
San Francisco's airport is one of many packed full of holiday weekend travelers. Foot traffic is expected to resemble pre-pandemic numbers and even be one of the busiest weekends so far this year.
2021 Fourth of July parades and fireworks shows in the Bay Area
Here are the biggest Fourth of July celebrations set to take place from around the Bay Area in 2021.
Here are the biggest Fourth of July celebrations set to take place from around the Bay Area in 2021.
Independence Day festivities return to many Bay Area locations
Independence Day festivities are back in the Bay Area, but only some activities will be resuming this Fourth of July.
Independence Day festivities are back in the Bay Area, but only some activities will be resuming this Fourth of July.
July starts with fight against home-destroying California wildfires
Firefighters are battling home-destroying blazes in Northern California as officials in the drought-stricken state warn Fourth of July crowds against illegal fireworks and untended fires.
Firefighters are battling home-destroying blazes in Northern California as officials in the drought-stricken state warn Fourth of July crowds against illegal fireworks and untended fires.
Stores that will be open during the Fourth of July
Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.
Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.
Benicia couple spray paints lawn like American flag in dramatic show of patriotism
A couple in Benicia has found a dramatic way to celebrate Independence Day: spray-painting their lawn like an American flag.
A couple in Benicia has found a dramatic way to celebrate Independence Day: spray-painting their lawn like an American flag.