A fire and subsequent stampede at a club in southern China killed 43 people and left 88 injured, state media said Sunday, in the latest incident highlighting China’s absysmal fire safety record. The blaze late Saturday at the Dance King nightclub in the city of Shenzhen, near the border with Hong Kong, was caused by […]
Several States Mandate a Fourth Without Fireworks
Drought, wildfires, and a shortage of supplies bring a halt to many fireworks displays this Fourth of July. Due to an ongoing drought in the southeast and wildfires that have ripped through California and Florida, many states have imposed bans on setting off fireworks this Fourth of July. “What goes up—like fireworks—must come down, and […]
Blast at Istanbul fireworks plant kills 19
A powerful explosion sparked by an accident at an unlicenced fireworks plant killed at least 19 people, injured more than 70 and caused massive destruction Thursday at an industrial area in Istanbul, officials said. "The death toll has reached 19," Istanbul Governor Muammer Guler said as he visited the wounded in a nearby hospital. Four […]
No Fireworks at the Republican Debate in Boca Raton, Florida
It turned out to be an uneventful evening in Boca Raton, Florida as the Republican candidates took to the stage for their final debate before the Florida Primary gets underway. Many thought that this would be a heated exchange between the candidates in an attempt to sway voters to their side. However, the evening felt […]
One million expected at Sydney fireworks
MORE than a million revellers are expected to see in the New Year on Sydney Harbour as Australia’s biggest city puts on its biggest fireworks display ever. Road closures will be in place in central Sydney for the celebrations, with festivities kicking off at 1pm (AEDT. The celebrations begin with the firing of the Pinchgut […]
Bull Run Festival
The San Fermin Festival takes place from the 6th to the 14th of July every year in Pamplona and is home to the famous Pamplona Bull Run (The Encierro). The festival takes place at night when fireworks kick off the festivities which go on throughout the night. The fiestas see people gathering from all over […]
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