This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. When the boom of a firework signals the start of the Firecracker 4K on Friday, July 4, at 9 a.m., it won’t just mark the beginning of a ...

How hot does it have to get for a fireworks fuse to light? The fuse will combust at 540 degrees to 750 degrees. So the fuses seem pretty safe. Can fireworks be safely put in my car? It's not ideal, ...