If you need to tell whether a loud bang is a threat of gun violence or a fireworks display, count how many different types of sounds you can identify.

For Russell Ellis, Independence Day fireworks aren’t merely a celebration. It’s the culmination of three months of meticulously planning a symphony of lights and color to awe the Queen City ...

Fireworks are a summer tradition. But in New York and cities around the country, complaints over displays have exploded this summer. The exact reasons for the uptick remain a mystery.

He says a sound or a flash of light can also produce severe anxiety and turn into panic attacks. Another concerning factor is that holiday fireworks often go on for hours, potentially leaving ...

WATCH: Video captures explosion of fireworks cache in South Los Angeles. ... homes in the area were also damaged and city officials were evaluating them to determine if they were structurally sound.