There’s a deep love many humans feel for fire; it’s often cited as one of the most important discoveries that led to the founding of civilization. The work of French artistic duo [Pinaffo-Pluvinage] ...

BRAINERD — Who doesn’t like a light show? For the members of the Pyrotechnics Guild International, fireworks are more than just a passing interest, they’re a passion. They got to display that passion ...

KENNEWICK -- It started with the crashing guitar of British rock legends The Who, and ended with the thundering cannons of the 1812 Overture by Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky. In the 20 minutes in ...

For many people around the world, the very first moments of the new year will be filled with the sounds and colorful light shows of fireworks. From loud bangs to long whistles, bright reds to pale ...

Paul E. Smith is president of the Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc. He is a member of the American Pyrotechnics Association, the National Fireworks Association, and the International Pyrotechnics ...