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Illegal Fireworks Factory Created With Internet Help

It’s no secret that fireworks are dangerous to set off, but it turns out they are even more dangerous to make. A Wyoming man was severely burned while making illegal fireworks in a garage, according to Wyoming Fire Department Chief Dennis Berry.

2013/05/20

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1 Injured In Illegal Firework Factory Explosion

An illegal firework manufacturing operation was discovered Saturday in Wyoming after a man was hospitalized for 1st-degree burns. Wyoming Police say a 30-year-old man suffered severe burns after a flashover minor explosion in the garage at 7002 Lake Blvd late Saturday morning.

2013/05/18

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Fireworks Explode In Wis. Man’s Hand

Dunn County sheriff’s officials say a man suffered substantial injuries when a large piece of fireworks exploded his hand.

2013/02/12

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Minn. Family Wants Answers After Firework Injures Boys

A Minnesota family wants answers after they say their boys were badly hurt by a leftover firework.

2012/09/26

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Wis. Teens Burned While Throwing Fireworks From Car

An apparent joyride for five teenagers in Wisconsin ended this weekend with all of them badly burned.

2012/09/25

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John Williams Video Smack Down For 7-6

Kids….from Ping Pong to adulthood….all in the Video Smackdown!

2012/07/06

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Did you seen what happened in San Diego? Their fireworks celebration didn’t go as planned….check it out on today’s smack down!

2012/07/05

Fireworks Fail

Big Bang Fizzed Out In Less Than A Minute

The folk in San Diego were treated to an unexpected fireworks display.

2012/07/05

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Opinion: Celebrate The 4th Of July

Americans should want to celebrate the 4th of July and at least give some sign of wanting the celebrations that have been cut from municipalities’ budgets.

2012/07/04

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Mpls. Police: Do Not Call 911 For Fireworks Complaints

If you’re mad about neighbors lighting illegal explosive fireworks in the city of Minneapolis, do not call 911.

2012/07/03

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Cities Turn To Businesses To Help Fund Fireworks

Professional fireworks are expensive and some communities have turned to private funding. The mayor of Rochester has found that getting lots of businesses involved is the way to get more bucks for the city’s big bang.

2012/07/03

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John Williams Video Smack Down For 7-3!

A salute to Fireworks gone awry and Ping Pong Ball Trick Shots on today’s Video Smack down!

2012/07/03

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Minnesotans Shelling Out Big Bucks For Wis. Fireworks

Watching big fireworks displays on the Fourth of July is a big tradition for most families, but lots of people also want to light the fuses on their own pyrotechnic displays.

2012/07/02

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Behind The Fireworks – Interview With Producer Of Country’s Largest Fireworks Display

Pyro Spectaculars produces some of the biggest July 4th fireworks displays. We talked to them about their plans for this year.

2012/06/18

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Best Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Minnesota

Every town and city across the country boasts its own Independence Day fireworks. If you’re looking for a show that is a little more elaborate, or includes a little more a tiny, hometown option, grab that blanket and the bugspray and head to the best places to watch the 4th of July fireworks in Minnesota.

2012/06/15

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