A massive firework explosion during the New Year’s Eve celebrations in downtown Boise shattered windows in the AT&T building, cracked panes in the Capitol Rotunda, and injured a young girl.
An investigation into the incident is underway by Boise Police and Boise Fire, with the biggest question being— who is at fault for allowing such a destructive fireworks display?
In terms of the permitting process, Idaho News 6 has confirmed with the City of Boise that Boise Fire accepted a “Public Fireworks Display” permit application from SirJag Pyro Displays to use “aerial pyrotechnics and flame effects” during the NYE display. That fireworks permit coincided with a Special Event permit required by the City of Boise…