A huge eruption at a fireworks market near Mexico City has left ten people dead, and 60 injured. It's not clear what set off this massive chain of fireworks, but the video is chilling.
Even though fireworks is a multi-million dollar industry, using computerized launch systems and the like, the general principles behind fireworks have remain unchanged for centuries.
Take a look at this scene from Science Channel's 'How It's Made' as they discuss fireworks and what goes into that big sparkly boom.
Fireworks can be a lot of fun. They can entertain small or large groups; whether it's an entire city or just some folks in the backyard.
It's not just the sounds, sights, and scares that fireworks have to provide entertainment though. The creative names of fireworks can offer a few chuckles before you even leave the fireworks stand or light a fuse...
As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Shreveport Fire Department offers up some fireworks and outdoor cooking tips to help us keep our holiday safe and accident-free.
The Bamboo Rocket Festival takes place in Thailand every year. People consider building rockets to be a hobby there. For all I know, there are people building these things here in the US too. In fact, I'm 100% positive there are people doing this here...