Fireworks prohibited in New Year’s celebration (The Pasadena Citizen)

Officials from the Pasadena Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind citizens that all types of fireworks are restricted within the city limits as 2008 comes to an end on Wednesday night.

Why is Labour so keen to imprison us? (Daily Telegraph)

1000 offences have been created which are punishable by jail terms. What is the point of this absurd situtation asks Philip Johnston.

Bringing in 2009: Firework Safety (WTOK-TV Meridian)

Many people will bring in the year with a bang and that means lot of fireworks. But officials say remember safety comes first.

Official Urge Safe Firework Use (KITV Honolulu)

Fireworks will be blasting across the state to kick off the new year and emergency officials sent out an important message about having a safe holiday.

Cracking Down on Fireworks (KIII Corpus Christi)

Corpus Christi police and fire officials will be out in full force, cracking down on those who feel the need to light fireworks.