Fireworks

STAMFORD, Conn., March 30, 2008- World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE®) issued the following statement today concerning the fireworks display that occurred at the end of WrestleMania® XXIV in Orlando:

"We're investigating the incident and doing everything we can to find out why it happened and to make sure it never happens again. While we apologize to anyone who was injured and/or alarmed by this occurrence, we take solace in the fact that the reported injuries were minor."

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Fire Restrictions have been expanded Statewide

Salt Lake City - Utah Governor Jon Huntsman is expanding fire restrictions statewide. He is also asking local governments and law enforcement to strictly enforce their regulations regarding fireworks this holiday season.    » read more »

06/29/2007 -- In anticipation of Independence Day celebrations next week, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen is urging the public to refrain from outdoor burning and home fireworks displays in areas of the state where extremely dry conditions exist.

“We want people to enjoy and celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, but we want them to be safe, not sorry,” said Bredesen. “Even with a few scattered showers, conditions in many areas of the state are such that we’re asking citizens to simply use common sense when dealing with fire and fireworks.    » read more »

Vehicles Seized From Individuals Found Transporting Illegal Fireworks Into New York City; Over the Past 10 Years, Injuries and Fires Related to Illegal Fireworks Declined Dramatically

June 29, 2007 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly and Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta today warned New Yorkers of the consequences of transporting, buying, selling or using illegal fireworks. In New York City, all consumer fireworks are illegal and individuals caught buying, selling or using fireworks will be arrested.    » read more »

June 27, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Between 2000 and 2006, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reports of 49 fireworks-related consumer deaths, the CPSC announced today on the Washington Mall, joined by the U.S. Fire Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). More than half of these incidents involved illegal fireworks.    » read more »

June 18, 2007 -- (SANTA FE, NM)— Changes to New Mexico’s fireworks laws made during the 2007 Legislative Session do not conflict with current provisions, according to New Mexico Attorney General Gary King.

“Those changes allow for the use of multiple tube device fireworks with a maximum total weight of five hundred grams of pyrotechnic composition. Existing law provides a general limit of two hundred grams, but Senate Bill 267 allows for a specific five hundred gram exception,” says the Attorney General.    » read more »

More than 150 people reported injured by fireworks around July 4th last year

June 18, 2007 -- SPRINGFIELD – As part of Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich’s efforts to keep Illinois families cool and safe this summer through his Keep Cool Illinois campaign, Illinois State Fire Marshal Dave Foreman is urging Illinois residents to play it safe this Fourth of July by leaving dangerous fireworks to the professionals.    » read more »