'Misfire and explosion' leave pyrotechnic workers injured at La Puente fireworks show

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One witness on social media described seeing fireworks that seemed to explode too close to the ground.

A pyrotechnics worker was seriously injured and two other fireworks professionals suffered minor injuries Wednesday night due to a mishap during a show sponsored by the city of La Puente. 'Our hearts are heavy as we share news about the La Puente’s Fortunate Jimenez Fireworks Show,' the city posted in a statement on social media. 'One dedicated pyrotechnic technician was seriously injured due to a misfire and explosion. Two other technicians suffered minor injuries.

Twice! I literally said, 'God forbid anyone get hurt.' Whatever company we purchased the fireworks from I hope we don’t again.' 'We saw the explosion and asked staff if anyone was injured,' posted Maggie Perez Martinez in response to La Puente's announcement. 'They said, 'No. everyone's fine.' So sorry to hear this.' Vincent A. Barela added: 'So sad to read this, we were there and the show ended abruptly.

 

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