Syracuse Fire Chief Michael Monds said the city's previous $25 fee only covered a tiny portion of the cost to the department.

"We are calling for a complete ban on the public sale and use of fireworks. It’s time for stronger legislation to protect ...

Cebu City Mayor Nestor D. Archival has issued an executive order regulating the sale and use of fireworks and firecrackers to ensure public safety during the Christmas and New Year celebrations while ...

South Africans are being urged to make a "different kind of noise" this New Year's Eve to protect animals from the harmful ...

California offers unforgettable New Year’s Eve experiences, from rooftop parties in San Diego to desert celebrations in Palm ...

The Netherlands is implementing dozens of new and updated laws on January 1. Here follows a summary of some of the changes ...

As the clock counts down on New Year's Eve, many people will celebrate those first few seconds of the new year by "ohh-ing" ...

Three countries have laws going into effect that greatly benefit domestic pets, and some of the consequences for breaking ...

The home invasion law is now in effect in Trinidad and Tobago, allowing citizens to use deadly force to defend themselves ...

Hospitals, doctors, and police in the Netherlands are preparing for what may be the last year residents can legally set off consumer fireworks, Omroep Zeeland reports.The Dutch Senate approved a ...

El Paso and other neighboring counties are under two weather advisories as high winds and dry conditions pose potential fire ...

Mississauga residents who want to ring in the new year by setting off their own backyard fireworks can do so without a permit ...