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Cranger Kirmes: Four Million Visitors Expected, Enhanced Safety Measures Implemented

Herne's Cranger Kirmes, running July 31 to August 10, anticipates four million visitors and features 51 rides, over 500 attractions, and two fireworks displays, with enhanced safety measures following a recent Düsseldorf accident.

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German Cities Shift from Fireworks to Drone Shows Amidst Drought Concerns

Due to environmental concerns and drought conditions, several German cities are replacing or supplementing traditional fireworks displays with drone shows, though this comes at a significantly higher cost.

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Valencia's Fallas Festival Resumes with Powerful Mascletà

Today, March 10th, Valencia's City Hall square hosts the Mascletà, a powerful firework display by Pirotecnia Turís, resuming the Fallas 2025 festival after rain cancellations. It's viewable on elmundo.es and YouTube from 1:50 PM.

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Honolulu Fireworks Explosion Kills Five, Six Arrested

A New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Honolulu killed five people, including a 3-year-old boy, and injured approximately 20 others after a lit bundle of aerial fireworks tipped over into crates of unlit fireworks; six people have been arrested and face charges including manslaughter.

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West Bank Influencer Arrested in Germany for New Year's Eve Firework Stunt

A 23-year-old West Bank influencer was arrested in Berlin on January 4th for launching a firework rocket into a residential building on New Year's Eve, causing damage and sparking outrage after the video of the incident went viral, garnering over six million views.

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187 Eye Injuries from Fireworks in the Netherlands

On the last New Year's Eve, 187 people in the Netherlands sustained eye injuries from fireworks, exceeding previous years' numbers except for 2019-2020 (182). Half the victims were children, with one-third suffering permanent damage including blindness in 15 eyes. In 40 percent of cases, victims did...

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Surge in Explosive Attacks in the Netherlands: 1,543 Incidents in 2024".

In 2024, the Netherlands experienced 1,543 explosions, a drastic increase from 901 in 2023, mainly caused by readily available illegal fireworks used in personal conflicts, resulting in fatalities and widespread damage, prompting a multi-agency initiative to combat the problem.

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Trump Tariffs Jeopardize US Fireworks Shows

President Trump's April 2019 tariffs on Chinese goods, raising the import tax rate to 145%, have severely disrupted the US fireworks industry, causing widespread shipment cancellations and threatening shortages for July 4th and the 2026 semiquincentennial, with smaller companies facing potential rui...

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Honolulu Fireworks Blast Kills Five, Prompts Law Enforcement Crackdown

On New Year's Eve, an illegal fireworks explosion in Honolulu killed five and injured about 20, leading to six arrests, the seizure of 500 pounds of fireworks, and proposed legislation to increase penalties and enforcement.

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Berlin Influencer Charged After New Year's Eve Firework Attack

A 23-year-old Arab influencer from the West Bank faces charges in Berlin for launching a firework rocket into an apartment building on New Year's Eve, causing damage but no injuries; the incident, recorded and widely shared on Instagram, prompted outrage and his arrest.

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Berlin Influencer Charged After New Year's Eve Rocket Attack

A 23-year-old Arab influencer from the West Bank is charged with attempted aggravated arson, attempted grievous bodily harm, and property damage in Berlin after launching a firework rocket into an apartment building on New Year's Eve, causing damage and sparking public outrage; he was arrested on Ja...

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Record High Fireworks Eye Injuries in the Netherlands: 187 Cases During Last New Year's Eve

187 people suffered eye injuries from fireworks during the last New Year's Eve in the Netherlands, the highest number in a decade, with half being children and one-third sustaining permanent damage, despite fireworks bans in 19 municipalities; this is similar to the injury count five years ago.

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