The Largest Firework Detonation in North America

Jan 30, 2020

You'll get a front row seat to seeing what detonating off a 1,175 pound firework looks and feels like! Steamboat Springs in Colorado played backdrop to this massive explosion as it radiated out with an incredible power.

The man responsible is Tim Borden along with this hard working and dedicated team. They spent 2 year constructing this, the largest fireworks shell in North America. Hundreds of hours of work, but it only lasts 10 seconds. But what a 10 seconds it is!

Check out the massive explosion below:

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