A mortar-type firework thrown out of a vehicle ignited a trailer Tuesday night in the Willow Grove area, but the three people inside escaped without injury. Sheriff’s deputies are looking for tips ...

Thousands are expected to turn out for New Britain’s 31 st Great American Boom at Willow Brook Park on the Fourth of July. “The question was, ‘Hey mayor, how much of a risk are you willing to take for ...

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, many locals and visitors alike are making plans to watch or set off fireworks. While playing with fire is generally discouraged, the Fourth of July marks one ...

More than 245 million pounds of consumer fireworks were set off last year, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association. Kaitlin McKeown [email protected] With the Fourth of July fast ...