We are a week away from the kickoff to the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Year after year, stories pop up about fireworks mishaps, which can be prevented. Ground sparkling devices, sparkling wheel ...

Very few fireworks are actually safe, and mishandling fireworks can lead to serous injuries and disfigurements.

North Carolina has strict laws around fireworks. Here's a rundown, from the most dangerous types of fireworks to N.C.'s ...