Spectators of the 49th annual Macy's 4th of July fireworks show were wowed by explosions that looked like a waterfall cascading from the Brooklyn Bridge into the East River. Getty Images Independence ...

The explosion sent shrapnel directly into the man's abdomen. A man has died in a tragic firework accident after a mortar shell exploded inside of a firework tube, sending shrapnel into the man's body ...

A behind-the-scenes look at fireworks displays and the safety reasons certain shells aren’t used, highlighting careful planning and expert handling.

In the middle of Lake Union sits a grayish barge, framed by Seattle’s skyline and cloudy skies. The vessel’s surface appears unassuming, but on the inside lies almost 11,000 pounds of fireworks.