Fire marshal now says 18 were injured in Stadium of Fire fireworks malfunction
Jul 11, 2024, 9:00 PM | Updated: 9:03 pm
Fireworks can be seen shooting into the stands at LaVell Edwards Stadium during Stadium of Fire on July 4.(Cassidy Wixon, KSL.com)
(Cassidy Wixon, KSL.com)
PROVO, Utah — The Provo fire marshal announced Thursday that the number of people injured by misfired fireworks at July 4’s Stadium of Fire is 18. This included one who was severely injured after getting hit in the face.
Stadium of Fire is an annual Independence Day celebration by America’s Freedom Festival at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. Boasting one of the largest fireworks shows in the country. This year, a few fireworks misfired and went into the crowd after the military flyover, causing the event to be paused while emergency personnel responded.
During the show, it was unclear how many people were injured by the rogue shots. At least one person was seriously injured and taken to the hospital for injuries to their face.
Dozens of videos across social media platforms show at least two misfires going into the crowd in the east stands. At least two shots hit the south end of the field by the stage and one shot narrowly missed a dancer on the field. Several other shots went haywire, hitting the empty south side stands where the fireworks were launched.
A statement from Provo Fire Marshal Lynn Schofield says the number of injuries reported is now at 18. Everyone who was injured has been released from the hospital, Schofield confirmed.
Read the full story and more from Cassidy Wixom on KSL.com.
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