1.   Smith, from West Perry High in Elliottsburg, Pa., suffered severe burns when a firecracker exploded in his right hand.

2.   But several witnesses said it began when a firecracker exploded in an area crammed with stands selling fireworks.

3.   But several witnesses said it began when a firecracker exploded in an area spilling over with stands selling fireworks.

4.   Firecrackers exploded in the air as marchers below snaked down a major boulevard.

5.   Firecrackers exploded in the crisp night sky amid roaring cheers from the fans who watched the game on giant screens.

6.   Firecrackers exploded outside the hall where Pastrana declared victory.

7.   Firecrackers explode around the procession.

8.   In nearby Calumpit town last month, five workers were blown to pieces when firecrackers they were packing prematurely exploded.

9.   The firecracker did not explode.

10.   When the protesters stormed the barricades and a firecracker exploded, police opened fire with rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon.