Fireworks Coverage

Police: Reports of gunshots in Cary were actually fireworks

Cary police officers discovered that the reports of gunshots were actually fireworks.

Advice on how to protect pets from New Year's fireworks or loud celebrations

As people prepare to ring in 2023, animal advocates are urging pet owners to keep in mind the holidays can be stressful and deadly for our four-legged friends.

Myrtle Beach man accused of lighting convenience store on fire using fireworks

Police said a man who threw a lit firework into a Myrtle Beach convenience store igniting the roof and damaging merchandise has been arrested.

By WMBF News Staff

Cities across the US replacing fireworks with drone shows

Instead of fireworks, many are turning to high tech drone shows to celebrate the 4th of July.

NBC News Channel

Fireworks tips for safely celebrating July 4 at home

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that more fires are caused on July 4 than any other day of the year.

No fireworks for the July 4? Shortages making fireworks harder to get this year

Across the country, firework shortages are igniting explosive problems for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. Labor shortages, supply chain issues, inflation, and dry weather are all making fireworks expensive, hard to get, and dangerous to use.

Get ready for fireworks this weekend at DBAP

This weekend you have three chances to see fireworks at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Fireworks explained: Chemical combustion creates colorful explosions

Purdue professor Paul Smith explains the chemical reactions that create the colorful July 4th fireworks displays.

Franklin County cancels Independence Day event

Franklin and Wilson counties canceled their fireworks celebration on July 4th after an eastern North Carolina man's death in June.

Fireworks burned at La Grange farm, some communities cancel Fourth of July celebrations

Some North Carolina towns are canceling their July 4th celebrations after a recent fireworks-related death and a large amount of fireworks were destroyed in a related fire.

Raleigh's Fourth of July fireworks show moves to Dix Park

The city of Raleigh announced Thursday that its annual fireworks show would be moving to Dorothea Dix Park.

How do you dispose of fireworks?

A road in Hillsborough was briefly closed for the transport of 3,700 pounds of pyrotechnics to their ultimate destination.

Slowly, carefully, Hillsborough detonation operation defuses old fireworks

Throughout the day Friday and into the evening, crews worked to safely destroy more than 3,000 pounds of explosives - fireworks left behind by a retired distributor.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

Hillsborough fireworks to be safely, carefully removed

Officials will be destroying a stockpile of old fireworks over the quarry in Hillsborough on Friday, and they warn, "You may hear louder than normal noises."

Disposal of fireworks stockpile over quarry could lead to road closure in Hillsborough

Officials will be destroying a stockpile of old fireworks over the quarry in Hillsborough on Friday, and they warn, "You may hear louder than normal noises."

Drones replace fireworks in towns worried about wildfire

Drones are lighting up the sky, as cities try to reduce pollution and become environmentally friendly.

On cam: Doorbell cam shows firework losing control, blazing towards house

WRAL Gilbert Baez' doorbell cam catches the scary moment a firework loses control and blazes towards his home.

On cam: Fireworks strike bushes, set fire in yard

Doorbell cam shows fireworks start fire in WRAL Gilbert Baez' yard.

Doorbell cam shows fireworks start fire in WRAL Gilbert Baez' yard

Fireworks started a sizable fire after shooting across the lawn and starting a blaze in the bushes in front of the home of WRAL's Fayetteville reporter Gilbert Baez.

Fireworks fly into WRAL reporter's yard, causing bush to catch fire

A bush caught on fire in front of the home of WRAL reporter Gilber Baez during the Fourth of July after fireworks were set off in the street by a neighbor.

Errant fireworks blast leads to bush fire in front of WRAL reporter's home

What appeared to be a bottle rocket struck set off by a neighbor went into a bush at Baez's home and started a fire.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Crowds gather to watch fireworks boom over Holly Springs

Holly Springs put on a vibrant fireworks show Monday night.

Officials blame improperly discarded fireworks for destroyed home

Discarded fireworks are being blamed for a fire that destroyed a home in Charlotte.

Fireworks light up the sky over Washington, DC on July 4

Fireworks boomed over D.C. in the annual Independence Day tradition.

Fireworks explode on the beach in Ocean City, MD

Fireworks exploded on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland this morning. They went off as workers were preparing for the city's fireworks show on the beachfront.