[meyer]

An article in this mornings' WSJ (sorry, no link) says that indoor fireworks are quite common nowadays, with civic associations and, yes, churches, having their fun with them. News to me! Insanity! There is even an industry association dedicated to the cause (read: a political lobby to prevent any laws against it!) Is there a place where we stop our thrill seeking? Sheesh!

Interesting. I'd bet there's a procedure that must be followed when using indoor fireworks as well, which I don't think was followed in this case.

I didn't know that Churches would be using pyrotechnics. I know that candle-light services on Christmas Eve are quite common (which also has the potential to be dangerous), but I hadn't heard of pyro.

[bvw]

Felix Navidad! Mexicans use pyro displays for all sorts of festivals.

[rabidralph]

Interesting. I'd bet there's a procedure that must be followed when using indoor fireworks as well, which I don't think was followed in this case.

You would think that they would test the pots out before the concert (around sound and light check time) to make sure they work and to assess how high the sparks go. They have pyrotechnics at pro basketball games all the time, too, so I'm sure that stuff is regulated.

[Revolting cat!]

Found the Wall Street Journal article!