Multiple videos emerged Thursday night showing fireworks being set off at the Stadium of Fire concert. Provo, UtahBullets ripped through the stands, and initial reports said one person was seriously wounded and taken to hospital, and others were also injured.
Several firefighters quickly rushed to the scene after receiving reports of injuries in the crowd. Fox 13 in Salt Lake City.
Fireworks at large gatherings in Utah are nothing new, such as the fireworks that lit up the sky above Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium during the grand finale of the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. (Donald Millare/Getty Images)
The incident happened at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Brigham Young UniversityAfter the national anthem ends, four fighter jets fly over the stadium while fireworks are launched behind the stage.
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The fireworks shot vertically into the sunlit sky, but sparks flew horizontally into the crowd near the stage, who were reportedly seen waving and calling for help from authorities.
Freedom FestivalIt hosts the Stadium of Fire and other annual events across the country. All the fireworks He was “thoroughly tested” before Thursday’s show and then tested again after the incident.
“Safety is of the utmost importance to us. All fireworks at the Stadium of Fire are thoroughly checked before any show and have been checked again following tonight’s incident. Our hearts go out to those affected and we are following up to ensure they are safe.”
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After a pause in activity, the concert resumed, with the Jonas Brothers taking the stage at approximately 9 p.m. and concluding the show with no other reported incidents.
Jana Lee Holland, Provo Police Department spokeswoman. He told KUTV The incident happened just after the flyover.
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The number of injured people and their respective severity are currently unknown.
Videos, like the one seen in the tweet, show fireworks being set off not only over the bleachers, but also onto the field where people were standing and sitting.
