Pyro mishap, Tennessee Titans
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Milt Hathaway
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Sweeping back and forth isn't going to help this one (Warning, Twitter video of this event): https://twitter.com/TDavenport_NFL/status/1173280877763268608
Yeah, I don't think ANY extinguisher, outside of maybe Red Adaire, could have put out a pressurized gas fire...
There was an AP story that the NFL has banned flames on the field while this event is being investigated. This may result in a permanent ban. No word if this would apply to the Superbowl halftime show. One possible issue with the Titan's investigation is that it is being investigated by the local fire department with no word if they will seek input from entertainment pyro experts.
Was in marching band at FSU and one of our things was to have baton twirlers that used flaming batons. They had a good system, using a metal box that contained the batons and could be closed to extinguish them. Works fine until someone kicks over the box and the kerosene spills out all over the place and ignites. This was just after 2001 and so a black cloud of smoke and fire coming out of one endzone of a crowded stadium elicited a bit of unease and almost caused a panic. Fortunately there was a good plan in place and it was quickly extinguished.
That doesn't look like artificial turf to me, could be wrong though. The "dirt" in that stuff is made from recycled tires so I can imagine it would burn forever if it caught. Another thing to consider when doing pyro at a venue like that.
That doesn't look like artificial turf to me, could be wrong though. The "dirt" in that stuff is made from recycled tires so I can imagine it would burn forever if it caught. Another thing to consider when doing pyro at a venue like that.
