A fireworks display sponsored by Canberra’s Hit104.7 is under investigation following a mishap on Saturday night.
Investigations into the nights pyrotechnic mishap is being undertaken by organisers Foti International Fireworks, who told ABC News yesterday it was investigating the cause of the malfunction and no-one had been injured in the incident.
Fireworks on one of the barges used for the annual Skyfire at Enlighten event burst into flames sending sparks and embers towards spectators as they ran and ducked for cover.
Video from tonight's #canberra #skyfire barge misfire. Absolutely terrifying. #Skyfire2019 Video credit: Shanx Bose https://t.co/8fzvJ2V5DC pic.twitter.com/R4epk62S2c
— Ruth Ellison (@RuthEllison) March 16, 2019
Hit104.7 posted the following on their facebook page.