{"id":2289565,"date":"2024-07-05T14:32:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T18:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-major-malfunction-at-fireworks-show-powerful-mortar-volley-shot-into-stunned-crowd\/"},"modified":"2024-07-05T14:38:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T18:38:31","slug":"watch-major-malfunction-at-fireworks-show-powerful-mortar-volley-shot-into-stunned-crowd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-major-malfunction-at-fireworks-show-powerful-mortar-volley-shot-into-stunned-crowd\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Major Malfunction at Fireworks Show: Powerful Mortar Volley Shot Into Stunned Crowd"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-major-malfunction-at-fireworks-show-powerful-mortar-volley-shot-into-stunned-crowd%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2289565&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The summary\u200d is about a malfunction \u200dat a\u2064 Fourth of July fireworks show at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, which sent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-audio-think-tanks-star-lawsuit-witness-admits-to-tommy-robinson-that-they-bribed-him-for-testimony-against-us-congressional-staffer\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: Think Tank\u2019s Star Lawsuit Witness Admits to Tommy Robinson That They Bribed Him For Testimony Against US Congressional Staffer\">multiple people<\/a>\u200b to\u2062 the hospital. The incident, captured on video, showed \u200da fireworks bank going\u200c haywire and sending mortars into the \u2064crowd. \u200cSix people\u200c were taken to the hospital, and the show was delayed while first \u200dresponders cleared\u200b the area. The\u200b event organizers\u200b emphasized \u2064safety and stated that all pyrotechnics were checked before the show. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported a high number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/californias-illegal-fireworks-create-tough-assignment-for-stretched-thin-law-enforcement-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"California\u2019s illegal fireworks create tough assignment for \u2018stretched thin\u2019 law enforcement - Washington Examiner\">fireworks-related injuries<\/a> in \u200bAmerica, with eight deaths in 2023.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"> <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>  <\/p>\n<h2>Watch: Malfunction at &#8216;Stadium of Fire&#8217; Fireworks Show Sends Mortar Volley Directly Into Audience<\/h2>\n<p> <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/jharris\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/jharris\/%20\"><span>Jared Harris<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   July 5, 2024 at 7:58am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>A malfunction at a Fourth of July fireworks show sent multiple people to the hospital, with much of the chaos being captured on video.<\/p>\n<p>The incident happened at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Video of the malfunction at the Stadium of Fire show recorded the moment one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/massive-us-fireworks-warehouse-explodes-medics-forced-stage-away-facility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fireworks<\/a> banks appeared to go haywire, sending a volley of mortars screaming into the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>The chaos unfolded as a formation of fighter jets completed a flyover above the stadium.<\/p>\n<p>One video, taken close to an impact zone, showed the speed and power of the incoming rounds.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">At stadium of fire in provo and fireworks hit people about 10 over from me. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/stadiumoffire?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#stadiumoffire<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1moIB1KemY\">pic.twitter.com\/1moIB1KemY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John Pestana (@jpestana) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jpestana\/status\/1809062586622881947?\">July 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Other angles showed that the malfunctioning pyrotechnic battery sent a shower of mortars into a group of cheerleaders, as well as multiple packed stadium sections.<\/p>\n<p>A compilation of multiple angles captured the crowd\u2019s surprise at the explosive malfunction.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BREAKING?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BREAKING<\/a>: Multiple people are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/myanmar-fires-ambassador-to-un-over-incendiary-comments\/\" title=\"Myanmar fires ambassador to UN over incendiary comments\">reportedly injured<\/a> after a multiple fireworks malfunctioned and shot into the crowd during the opening ceremonie for the 4th of July show<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccc<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Provo?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Provo<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Utah?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Utah<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Currently, Multiple people are reportedly injured during the national anthem at the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wte89yA2pU\">pic.twitter.com\/wte89yA2pU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rawsalerts\/status\/1809074952005415308?\">July 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/ksltv.com\/658735\/at-least-one-seriously-injured-by-firework-during-stadium-of-fire-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KSL-TV<\/a>, six people from the crowd were taken to the hospital. It\u2019s unknown how many more people were hit but declined treatment.<\/p>\n<p>A planned act by the Jonas Brothers was delayed while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/first-responders-arrive-horrific-scene-pack-dogs-turn-woman-entire-lives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first responders<\/a> cleared injured people and assessed the situation.<\/p>\n<p>After 20 minutes, the show continued.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSafety is of the upmost importance to us,\u201d event organizers said in a statement to <a href=\"https:\/\/kutv.com\/news\/local\/multiple-people-injured-after-errant-firework-shoots-into-crowd-at-stadium-of-fire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KUTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll pyrotechnics are thoroughly checked before the show and were rechecked after the incident. Our thoughts are with those who are impacted by the incident, and we are following up with them to make sure they are okay.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Safety-Education\/Safety-Education-Centers\/Fireworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consumer Product Safety Commission<\/a>, there were some 9,700 fireworks-related injuries reported in America last year. Most of the injuries were to the hands, fingers or face.<\/p>\n<p>Eight people died from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/massive-us-fireworks-warehouse-explodes-medics-forced-stage-away-facility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fireworks<\/a> in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the CPSC found that a startling 18 percent of fireworks tested contained noncompliant chemicals and materials.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>An Important Message from Our Staff:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>We who work here at The Western Journal have fought for years against Big Tech and the elites who want to shut us down and then shut America down. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Make no mistake \u2014 nothing will be the same after November 2024. Will you help us fight? 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Please don\u2019t let the America-hating left win. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>Stand with us today<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/body><\/html><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A malfunction during a fireworks show at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on the Fourth of July resulted in multiple injuries and chaos. Video footage captured the moment when a fireworks bank malfunctioned, sending mortars into the crowd. Six people were taken to the hospital, and the show was briefly delayed. Event organizers emphasized the importance of safety and stated that all pyrotechnics were thoroughly checked before and after the incident. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of fireworks, as there were nearly 10,000 fireworks-related injuries reported in America last year<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2047,"featured_media":2289566,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Firework-Accident.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[12808,34006,34007],"class_list":["post-2289565","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-fireworks","tag-major-malfunction","tag-mortar-volley"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Firework-Accident.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2289565","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2047"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2289565"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2289565\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2289566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2289565"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2289565"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2289565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}