The color of the firework is based on the chemical compounds that they are composed of. Red uses strontium, yellow uses ...

And it's not only veterans who are diagnosed with PTSD. The sound of fireworks can have a negative effect on soldiers and the public. Fireworks light up the night sky but go off with a bang.

Colors, sparks, booms and whistles all require different pyrotechnic recipes. chensiyuan/WikimediaCommons, CC BY-SA Paul E.

Loud fireworks can be scary. Here’s how to keep yourself, your kids, and even your pets calm and stress-free.

Fourth of July fireworks are a time-honored tradition and residents have plenty of opportunities this year to take in a show.

Veterans from across Kern County express their thoughts & concerns with the national holiday, and how it does effect them. Fireworks tend to trigger veterans with PTSD, mentally sending them to war.

"Silent Salute" is a brand of low-noise explosives that have the same visual appeal as fireworks without the loud boom.

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, local police departments are taking a hard line on illegal fireworks. From ...

A fireworks warehouse in Northern California exploded into a show of pyrotechnics and smoke, causing fires and evacuations in ...

The rockets, explosions and cascading colours of fireworks are a staple of celebrations throughout the world, whether at the Fourth of July, Diwali ...

Get ready to impress your neighbors this Fourth of July by naming all the effects you spot at your local fireworks show.