Apparent firecrackers have set off panic at several sites of Friday night's coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris. Two French law enforcement officials said a collective panic in several Paris ...

Firecrackers came down on some people’s heads, including that of a KRON4 photographer. One woman was captured on video (above) visibly bleeding after being struck, leaving stains on her white coat.

Firecrackers are much smaller than Roman candles, but aren't any less dangerous, as firecracker accidents accounts for more than 14% of all fireworks-related injuries.

In Oakland's Chinatown, firecrackers were being lit throughout the day to chase away the bad spirits and usher in the Year of the Ox. Long-standing traditions are observed, but with a different tone.

Firecrackers can only be set off on Oahu between 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve and 1 a.m. on New Year's Day. No one under 18 may use firecrackers, even with adult supervision.

Tony Rico is the head of the Firecrackers program and is headquartered in Huntington Beach, Calif. The nationwide expansion of his team’s brand has been a two-year process in the making, but Rico has ...