WESTERLY – A 39-year-old man was killed on May 12 when a mortar-style firework was placed on top of his head and set off, Police Chief Paul Gingerella said Tuesday. Gingerella commented on the ...

Maui police recently seized 107 pounds of aerial fireworks, 95 mortar shells and 40,610 firecrackers that were being shipped from the Mainland to Maui through the U.S. Postal Service. In the boxes ...

Since it’s too dangerous — even for firefighters — to blow up a watermelon to show the perils of fireworks, Olathe, Kansas, Fire Department officials Tuesday did some grilling ...

A New Jersey man was critically injured on Sunday after a mortar firework went off prematurely while still in his hands, according to authorities. The 23-year-old was found semi-conscious and ...