Fireworks are composed of heavy metals and toxic chemicals such as sulphur dioxide, ozone, and nitric oxide. When you breathe in the air pollution or toxins created by fireworks, you can suffer from ...

Paul E. Smith is president of the Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc. He is a member of the American Pyrotechnics Association, the National Fireworks Association, and the International Pyrotechnics ...

Hours after a shooting spree at a Chicago-area parade, anxiety and confusion gripped Fourth of July celebrations nationwide Monday as some would-be celebrators confused the boom of fireworks for ...