Hartford Fireworks

The Hartford Police Union is offering a reward for information after three officers were injured when people threw fireworks at them during a Fourth of July gathering. The incident happened on July 4th in the area of Garden Street and Capen Street. Police said they responded to the scene after reports of a large gathering causing a disturbance using fireworks….

Three police officers were injured after people from a large 4th of July gathering threw fireworks at them in Hartford, police said. The incident happened Saturday night in the area of Garden Street and Capen Street. Police said they responded to the scene after reports of a large gathering causing a disturbance using fireworks. Once officers tried to address the…

Police have seized more illegal fireworks in Hartford. The fireworks were seized from a person on Albany Avenue late Thursday afternoon, police said. Police said they have been receiving hundreds of complaints per day about people setting off fireworks. Other than sprinklers and fountains that are sold in stores, fireworks are illegal in Connecticut, Hartford police reminded residents. They are…

Like cities across Connecticut this spring, Hartford has seen a rise in illegal fireworks and outlined new enforcement plans on Wednesday. Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin described the fireworks this year as “unprecedented.” “It’s dangerous and it’s affecting the lives of all of our residents,” Bronin said. Residents can now call a dedicated line at 860-757-0000 or text 860-294-8233 to...

Complaints to towns and cities of noise from illegal fireworks are up this summer as residents look for help and quieter nights