Here’s how Southern California fire and police departments prepared for and responded to one of the busiest days of the year.

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Here's a look at all incidents on Ocean City's volatile July 4th weekend, plus responses from Ocean City's mayor and town ...

In Ventura County, one person died in a July 3 house fire after fireworks exploded in the garage, the Simi Valley Police ...

Amid declining crime rates reported across the state, the Fourth of July weekend this year was marked with fatal fireworks ...

Three people were killed in separate fireworks-related incidents in Southern California over the Independence Day weekend.

Police contended with public intoxication, a gun fired near a crowd, fireworks thrown at officers, and traffic violations ...

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said six people died from either drowning or boating incidents Fourth of July ...

ALEA's Fourth of July weekend sees 12 traffic deaths but no boating fatalities. Troopers remain vigilant in public safety ...

The 13-year-old boy died in Minnesota after a firework he held in a tube away from his body shot out from the opposite end ...

In total, the task force responded to 95 calls and 86 directed patrols and only issued two citations, officials said.