/tags/fireworks Fireworks en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:11:36 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-03/keep-ears-safe-during-fourth-of-july-holiday Depending on how close one is to the blasts and how powerful the explosions are, fireworks can be as loud as 150 decibels. That’s as loud as a jet plane taking off or a close-range gunshot. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:11:36 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-03/keep-ears-safe-during-fourth-of-july-holiday Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2023-06-27/drought-conditions-in-missouri-spark-concerns-about-fires-as-independence-day-approaches the U.S Drought Monitor show that the percentage of abnormally dry conditions increased from 7.5% to slightly above 93% Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:58:09 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-06-27/drought-conditions-in-missouri-spark-concerns-about-fires-as-independence-day-approaches Dylan Durrington /2021-06-16/good-luck-finding-fireworks-sales-are-booming-but-a-shortage-looms After production disruptions and shipping delays, fireworks are expensive and in short supply. Some retailers have shut down, and others warn customers their stock might be gone before July Fourth. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:54:34 GMT /2021-06-16/good-luck-finding-fireworks-sales-are-booming-but-a-shortage-looms Frank Morris /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-07-02/map-st-louis-fireworks-complaints-up-sharply-over-last-year-see-where Many sanctioned fireworks shows are canceled this summer due to the pandemic, but people continue to set off everything from firecrackers to Roman candles… Thu, 02 Jul 2020 20:43:34 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-07-02/map-st-louis-fireworks-complaints-up-sharply-over-last-year-see-where Emily Woodbury /health-science-environment/2020-07-02/with-few-st-louis-area-fireworks-shows-july-fourth-weekend-looks-different The deafening booms and brilliant flashes of many big-budget Independence Day fireworks shows will be muted this year.The coronavirus pandemic has forced… Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:04:42 GMT /health-science-environment/2020-07-02/with-few-st-louis-area-fireworks-shows-july-fourth-weekend-looks-different Kayla Drake /government-politics-issues/2019-07-02/lighting-fireworks-st-louis-area-police-say-theyll-write-you-up-this-year Police departments in St. Louis and St. Louis County are trying to deter illegal firework use this Fourth of July. Last year, St. Louis police issued just… Tue, 02 Jul 2019 21:06:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2019-07-02/lighting-fireworks-st-louis-area-police-say-theyll-write-you-up-this-year Kae M. Petrin /arts/2018-07-04/fair-skies-return-above-arch-as-st-louis-celebrates-fourth-of-july The Gateway Arch showed off its new shine Wednesday as St. Louis’ Independence Day celebrations and fireworks show returned to the riverfront to light up… Thu, 05 Jul 2018 04:31:03 GMT /arts/2018-07-04/fair-skies-return-above-arch-as-st-louis-celebrates-fourth-of-july Ryan Delaney /arts-culture/2016-07-01/a-few-reasons-you-might-want-to-leave-fireworks-to-professionals Despite what you may have heard in your backyard this past week, setting off fireworks is illegal in St. Louis and much of the metro area.St. Louis Fire… Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:14:24 GMT /arts-culture/2016-07-01/a-few-reasons-you-might-want-to-leave-fireworks-to-professionals /government-politics-issues/2015-07-02/st-louis-fire-department-warns-residents-against-using-fireworks-for-independence-day-celebrations The St. Louis Fire Department is cautioning St. Louis area residents against setting off fireworks this weekend.The use of consumer fireworks is legal in… Fri, 03 Jul 2015 03:46:36 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-07-02/st-louis-fire-department-warns-residents-against-using-fireworks-for-independence-day-celebrations /arts/2014-12-31/first-night-welcomes-the-new-year-with-a-bang Wednesday's First Night celebration in Grand Center is the official end of St. Louis' yearlong 250th anniversary celebration, and will showcase St. Louis… Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:33:48 GMT /arts/2014-12-31/first-night-welcomes-the-new-year-with-a-bang