Flat firework blast investigated

[phazefireworks]

Flat firework blast investigated;

Do you know this man?

BBC NEWS | England | Manchester | Flat firework blast investigated

[njmchase]

What's an industrial Firework!

[Pyro Pete]

It's normally the press's way of describing either cat 4 or something that is simply big and powerful.

[phazefireworks]

Originally Posted by njmchase

What's an industrial Firework!

Thats the question !! why do press always say its an industrial fireworks ? just makes it sound like its a professional firework.

[njmchase]

I was thinking more along the lines of proper high explosive and just mis-quoted. Blooming Press!

[Masterchief]

To be honest IMO looks like it could have been a shell, the initial flash may be lift charge igniting which is followed by the burst. Although most fireworks consist of a lift followed by a burst.......

The reason i say that is you hear of jo public getting their hands on things like shells and all to often they have no idea about mortars and how devices work, what else do you do if your not sure other than light the fuse and throw it on the floor and run?

Lucky no-one was hurt thats all i can say.

[RocketRev]

Here's the BBC News update on this story....

BBC News - Man charged over Salford Quays' flat firework blast

An arrest has been made and the charges are to do with causing an explosion and using false documents. It doesn't say if the "false papers" charge is related to the explosives, though.

[Masterchief]

Crikey, i don't remember the previous story mentioning flying shrapnel, deserves what he gets if you ask me.

[geoff]

This bloke is a total idiot, he gives the anti brigade more ammunition. He deserves a long prison sentance, and they should throw away the key.

[Arthur]

Why do people do silly things when they can see the cctv cameras watching them!