A fireworks explosion on Lake Martin Friday night in the Blue Creek area injured several people. A UAB Hospital spokesperson told ABC 33/40 News they received six patients from the incident. Their conditions range from good to critical.

Doctors describe some of the most common injuries caused by fireworks — and how to prevent them without missing out on the fun.

Fireworks are an integral part of American summers, particularly around the Fourth of July, but they also carry plenty of danger. In 2024, 11 Americans died and more than 14,700 were treated in the emergency room for fireworks-related injuries,

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Fourth of July fireworks for free. One option we love is DIRECTV, which comes with five days free and starts at $59.99/month, with plenty of subscription options that include NBC.

Independence Day fireworks show is back and just as exciting as ever in 2025, and you can catch all the action on Friday night.

NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back for 2025 tonight. See what time it starts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.