Fireworks

Who Knew? Fireworks Better In Winter

Todd Bookman — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:36:49 +0000

Many New Hampshire towns and cities usher in the new year tonight with fireworks displays. Turns out, winter is actually a great time of year for shows.

"The fireworks burn much cleaner. The colors are a bit brighter, because you don’t have the humid air," says Stephen Pelkey, CEO of Atlas Pyro Vision. "And it just makes for a wonderful backdrop."

The Jaffrey-based company is putting on 35 shows across New England tonight. Check local listings for events in your area.

Police Cancel Jaffrey Fireworks Festival Because Of Bomb Threat

Sarah Ashworth — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:04:50 +0000

Police have canceled this weekend’s fireworks festival in Jaffrey because of a bomb threat.

Toddler Recovering from Pelham Fireworks Accident

Ryan Lessard — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:30:35 +0000

Two-year-old Ben Bertini of Derry is reported to be recovering after suffering severe burns on 27 percent of his body and a puncture wound to the arm when a stack of consumer fireworks suddenly ignited at his grandparents' Pelham home. He was put into a medically induced coma immediately following the accident last week. Monday, doctors removed the inhaler and he has been speaking. He is currently receiving skin grafts at the Shriners Hospital in Boston. Eight adults and five children were injured in the blast and subsequent fire.

Fireworks Law Ignites Safety Concerns and Boosts Sales

Ryan Lessard — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 22:01:48 +0000

For some New Hampshire residents, the Fourth of July means it’s time for fireworks in the backyard. The state has long been one of the few states in the region to allow this practice. But this year it's causing new safety concerns because more dangerous types of fireworks are now on sale.

Fireworks: A Summer Audio Postcard

Josh Rogers — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 20:16:52 +0000