Overview
- Video captured during the Thursday night show at CarMax Park shows multiple fireworks firing parallel to the ground and some sending sparks toward the stands.
- Pyro Shows acknowledged a pyrotechnic malfunction, apologized, and said technicians immediately terminated the display while it investigates the root cause.
- Several attendees and additional fan footage contradict the vendor’s timeline and show fireworks continuing for more than a minute after the first errant shots.
- The Richmond Flying Squirrels reported no one was seriously injured, are working with Pyro Shows and the Richmond Fire Marshal’s Office, and have moved future fireworks offsite to The Diamond while they review protocols.
- Officials note the vendor is dually licensed and insured, and the incident has prompted closer scrutiny of minor-league stadium pyrotechnic safety and operational checks that could change how shows are staged.