WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Two people were injured during West Allis' Fourth of July fireworks show on Tuesday.
Towards the end of the display, an early detonation situation occurred. A firework didn't properly launch and instead discharged while in the tube. Two employees from Spielbauer Fireworks Co., the contracted pyrotechnic vendor, were injured during the incident.
They were both treated immediately before being transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Drone footage shows what West Allis officials call "early detonation" gone wrong during Tuesday’s show.
You can see the explosives start firing on the ground instead of in the air.
Photographer Dylan Antczak was the one capturing this footage from his drone
"I was already in the air right there so I was curious what was going on cause I normally don't see what’s going on on the ground," Antczak said. "Then I noticed the individual that was sprawled out on the floor."
WATCH: Drone video captured by Dylan Antczak shows the moment the incident happened.
Tuesday's show took place at the West Allis Athletic Complex. Traditionally, it is held at the Wisconsin State Fair Park but due to ongoing construction, organizers made alternative arrangements, according to the City.
The City of West Allis says organizers will be working with the fireworks company to conduct a full review of the incident.
Mayor Dan Devine said in a statement Wednesday, “The City of West Allis is thankful for the quick response from the West Allis Police and Fire Departments, in addition to the support from the Greendale Fire Department. We wish the individuals affected a speedy recovery and want to reassure residents that the safety and security of these events is of the highest priority."
The City also shared that the Athletic Complex is up to National Fire Protection Association standards.
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