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By Lauren Steussy, NBCSanDiego.com
Those watching the Big Bay Boom in San Diego's Glorietta Bay witnessed what was either an accidental fireworks display -- or a very disappointing fireworks show.
Port District authorities said a "technical difficulty" resulted in all the fireworks going off at once.
About 5 minutes before the show was supposed to start, a sudden burst of fireworks shot into the air near the bay. Throughout downtown San Diego, a large rumble could be felt just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday night.
See the original report at NBCSanDiego.com
It appeared that hundreds of fireworks were set off at the same time. The explosions lasted a few seconds.
At about 9:20 p.m., people waiting for the display were told to return home. The fireworks show was canceled, a radio announcement said.
The Port hires the company Garden State Fireworks to operate the fireworks show. Calls to the company were not immediately returned.
No injuries were reported.
Here's a collection of responses from social media users who witnessed the seemingly botched display:
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By Lauren Steussy, NBCSanDiego.com
Those watching the Big Bay Boom in San Diego's Glorietta Bay witnessed what was either an accidental fireworks display -- or a very disappointing fireworks show.
Port District authorities said a "technical difficulty" resulted in all the fireworks going off at once.
About 5 minutes before the show was supposed to start, a sudden burst of fireworks shot into the air near the bay. Throughout downtown San Diego, a large rumble could be felt just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday night.
See the original report at NBCSanDiego.com
It appeared that hundreds of fireworks were set off at the same time. The explosions lasted a few seconds.
At about 9:20 p.m., people waiting for the display were told to return home. The fireworks show was canceled, a radio announcement said.
The Port hires the company Garden State Fireworks to operate the fireworks show. Calls to the company were not immediately returned.
No injuries were reported.
Here's a collection of responses from social media users who witnessed the seemingly botched display:
[View the story "Fireworks Display Botched in SD Bay" on Storify]
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