BCPO destroys 5,695 illegal firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices A total of 5,695 illegal firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices were destroyed by the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) today, December 27, at the front of the BCPO Station. The destroyed items consisted of confiscated and voluntarily surrendered firecrackers including boga, piccolo, five star, pla-pla, giant bawang, giant whistle, judas belt, mother rockets, and other similar pyrotechnic devices, with an estimated total v

Here’s what we know about “Devastating Pyrotechnics,” a Northern California fireworks facility that was leveled, and where seven people remain unnacounted for, after a series of explosions destroyed it early Tuesday evening. The company, which has an active fireworks license as an importer and exporter, according to state records, released the following statement on its website Wednesday: "Our hearts and thoughts are with those we lost, their families, and everyone impacted in our community. We