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[digger]

Looks like there has been an accident at SP fireworks.

 

I hope everyone is OK

 

http://www.itv.com/n...works-supplier/

[phildunford]

Likewise - I think several of us know people from SP.

 

 

Noted that some of the reports say 'factory' as usual...

[dannytsg]

Yep. I have seen the video and it was god awful to see. I hope all that is lost is the fireworks and building and not any lives. According to reports 4 people have been injured and 1 is unaccounted for.

[RegimentalPyro]

I've worked with SP fireworks in the past - I went out to Liuyang with them some time ago.

 

I heard the bangs and crackles last night, but initially thought it was a show where the FIRE-ALL button had been accidentally hit. It was only when I saw the news this AM that I realised what had happened.

 

Still no news at this point about the missing person. Sobering ....

[megabusa]

Two missing now, apparently ......

[dannytsg]

Two missing now, apparently ......

53 year old man in police custody as well apparently 

[RegimentalPyro]

The 53 year old that was arrested has been released with no charges being brought.

 

Just saw that two bodies have been found .This is a very very sad day.

[megabusa]

Two bodies found in building. Not good.

 

Arrested man released - no further action.

[megabusa]

you beat me to it !

[phildunford]

Very bad year for fireworks. 4 deaths that I know of.

 

Lets hope that what happened (in both tragedies) is made known to all in the fullness of time and lessons can be learned - without knee-jerk reactions from the authorities...

[starseeker]

Very very sobering,

 

It brings to the fore what we are using and the possible dangers therein , there will be a lot of us now looking at our safety procedures and seeing what we can improve,

[dannytsg]

RIP and thoughts go to the families of those involved. 4 deaths in the last 3/4 months in the industry is a sobering reminder of how dangerous fireworks can be.

[Firestarter]

Very very sad.  Two have been named.  One man was working there unpaid as a favour to a mate and the other one was a customer buying Fireworks.  I've used SP for many years as they're my local supplier and I know how much this will hit them as they are all damn good lads who love their Pyro.

 

RIP.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk...dshire-29852123

[dannytsg]

It will be interesting to see if they manage to deduce how the blaze started. RIP and thoughts go out to their families