While a current burn ban in Polk County includes a prohibition of lighting fireworks, the Polk County Sheriff's Office says deputies will be taking a commonsense approach to enforcement over the New ...

TULSA, Okla. — A nurse at Hillcrest's Burn Center warned about the severity of firework related burns ahead of July 4th. Jessica Pilgrim, a registered nurse at Hillcrest Medical Center's Burn Center, ...

As our communities gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, cookouts, and outdoor gatherings, Dignity Health and Woodland Memorial Hospital are encouraging families to take simple, ...

As families gather to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, cookouts and lake days, local hospitals are bracing for a spike in burn injuries. The Fourth of July is one of the busiest times of ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July. When it does, minutes – even seconds – can significantly impact ...

Severe drought and soaring wildfire risk explain why Florida could restrict fireworks and what may happen next.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fourth of July is a celebration for many, but in the burn unit at Community Regional Medical Center, it's one of the worst times of year. "The combination of alcohol with ...

TEXARKANA, Texas – Depending on where you live, burn bans could impact your New Year's celebration. Fireworks will be off-limits in unincorporated areas of Bowie County this New Year’s Eve because of ...