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Teen seriously hurt in fireworks accident in Somers
A teenager has serious injuries after a fireworks accident in Somers on the Fourth of July.
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Texas Fourth of July drone show sets new Guinness World Record
Monday night’s Fourth of July drone show in North Richland Hills set a new Guinness World Record.
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CT medical professionals stress importance of fireworks safety
Medical professionals in the state are talking about the risks associated with fireworks.
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State police ensure safety at town fireworks displays
State police inspect all permitted town fireworks displays to ensure safety for crowds.
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Stamford postpones Friday night's fireworks display due to poor air quality
Stamford is postponing its Independence Day fireworks tonight due to poor air quality. Air quality conditions worsened in Connecticut Friday as smoke from wildfires in Canada moved back into the state. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said the wildfires will elevate fine particulate matter in the air to unhealthy levels statewide. The Stamford fireworks will now take place…
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Officials share firework safety tips ahead of Fourth of July weekend
While sparkler and fountain fireworks are legal in Connecticut, emergency workers said that people should use caution while operating pyrotechnics to avoid burns and other serious injuries.
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Where to watch fireworks in Connecticut this Fourth of July season
It’s summer again and communities all over Connecticut are gearing up for Independence Day festivities. Here’s where you can find patriotic fireworks shows around the state. July 3 Bristol: Lake Compounce’s Spectacular Fireworks Shows will light up the park on the nights of July 1, 2 and 3 starting at 9 p.m. West Haven: The Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular will…
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Local Animal Shelter Installs Cameras After Fireworks Aimed at Dogs in Shelter
A local animal shelter is thanking the community for their hard work and generosity after someone shot illegal fireworks at shelter dogs. Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control was able to put up security cameras months after the devastating incident, which happened in July. All of the animals are okay, but the shelter said it was definitely a terrifying incident for the…