Multiple videos emerged Thursday night showing fireworks being set off at the Flames Stadium concert. Provo, Utah, the rogue camera accidentally entered the auditorium. Early reports said one person was hospitalized with serious injuries and another person was injured.
According to Fox 13 in Salt Lake City, several firefighters immediately responded to reports of injuries in the crowd.
Setting off fireworks at large gatherings in Utah is nothing new, like the fireworks that lit up the sky above the stadium during the finale of the opening ceremony of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics at Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium. (Donald Milal/Getty Images)
The incident occurred at LaVell Edwards Stadium, which is Brigham Young University. When the national anthem ended, four fighter jets flew over the stadium and fireworks began behind the stage.
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Fireworks shot vertically into the sunny sky, but stray sparks could also be seen shooting horizontally into the crowd near the stage. People reportedly waved their hands in the air, begging officials for assistance.
freedom festivalfacilitating Flames stadiums and other annual events across the country, All fireworks posted A “thorough inspection” was carried out before Thursday’s show and again after the incident.
“Safety is of the utmost importance to us. All pyrotechnics at Flames Stadium are thoroughly inspected prior to the show and re-inspected following tonight’s incident. Our thoughts are with those affected and we are following up them to make sure they’re okay.
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After a break in the event, the concert resumed, with the Jonas Brothers taking the stage at around 9 p.m. The show ended without any further incident.
Provo Police Department spokesperson Jenna Lee Holland Recommended cool video The incident occurred just after the overpass.
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It’s unclear how many people were injured or their severity.
Videos like the one seen in this article show fireworks being shot not only into the stands but also into the field where people were standing or sitting in the seating areas.
