Big Bang! Computer glitch to blame for fireworks malfunction in San Diego

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NBCSanDiego.com reports: A computer glitch apparently caused the fireworks mishap that disappointed thousands of people who camped out to watch the Big Bay Boom in San Diego's Glorietta Bay Wednesday night, when they got more of a Big Bay Bust.

Hours after the fireworks malfunction, August Santore, co-owner of Garden State Fireworks, told San Diego morning television stations, “We apologize to all the residents and all the people who missed their fireworks.” Continue reading the full story.

In San Diego the city apologized after a technical problem caused all of the fireworks to go off at once. NBC's Kate Snow reports.

 

 

 

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Comment author avatarimpatient girl

That photo is spectacular. The fact that someone took it with Instagram, makes my head hurt.

    Reply#1 - Fri Jul 6, 2012 9:55 AM EDT
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