Fireworks

A Hudson Valley man is recovering after he was seriously injured by professional grade fireworks.

A prank turned extremely scary in a Phoenix area Walmart store last week as a fireworks display was ignited.

Some folks in Russia decided to enjoy New Years with a big ol' fireworks explosion.

Sure when you think of the Fourth of July a few things come to mind...parties, BBQ, parades but obviously the best part if the fireworks! Yes! They are truly the most magical part of any fourth of July celebration...but have you ever thought about how a firework works...

This video from the Consumer Product Safety Commission demonstrates exactly how not to use fireworks.

Have you seen them in stores and thought, "Wait, is this a test? Fireworks for sale in NY? Where's the cameras?" No, you really can buy them and it is all legal.

With the holiday fast approaching I am inclined to remind our wonderful listeners that alcohol and fireworks don't mix...if you didn't know that already! The lucky woman in the above video (a Canadian...explains a lot) escaped with minor injuries...

Here's how police in Midland, TX have 'fun' with 20,000 pounds of confiscated fireworks: