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Man burned in Jimboomba fireworks chaos as past tragedy resurfaces

7NEWS

12-08-2025

7NEWS

Man burned in Jimboomba fireworks chaos as past tragedy resurfaces

Chris Blesic was at the Jimboomba Family Carnival when a fireworks display misfired into a crowd, sending terrified families fleeing from the grandstand. Videos of the chaos on Sunday during the family event about an hour south of Brisbane, Queensland, have since gone viral, sparking public outrage and concern. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Blesic was hit in the leg by one of the rogue fireworks and suffered minor burns. It's understood his jeans saved him from serious injury telling 7NEWS he's fine. Resources Safety and Health Queensland has launched a formal investigation. 7NEWS cameras captured exclusive vision of inspectors visiting the pyrotechnics provider ACE Fireworks. The business of Robert Stevenson has decades of experience in the industry. He declined an on-camera interview but told 7NEWS via phone they are holding all the necessary permits. 'It was never anyone hurt and we always had all permits, and it was only one other little girl, who said she had the corner of her hair burned and she is as good as gold,' Stevenson said. Logan Mayor Jon Raven also weighed in after viewing the incident online, describing it as 'shocking' and confirming, is was not a Council event. 'No one want's to see anything like this happen, ' he said. 'It's important we understand what's happened and if someone has done the wrong thing there are consequences.' 7NEWS revealed this is not the first time the Stevenson family has come under scrutiny. Twenty five years ago, a fireworks disaster at a Bray Park school fete involving the Stevenson family resulted in the death of an 11-year-old child and left seven people injured, some with life-altering injuries and amputations. This incident led to significant changes to Queensland's fireworks legislation. The carnival in Jimboomba will continue this week without pyrotechnics, the organiser confirmed on social media. 'We would like to thank everyone for their patience during our investigation of the fireworks incident, alongside RSH&Q and the fireworks contractor,' Jimboomba Family Carnival said. 'We are truly sorry this incident occurred and that it impacted some people's time at the Jimboomba Family Carnival. 'Your safety and enjoyment are always our utmost priority, and we take these matters very seriously. 'While the investigation is still ongoing and no findings have been made, for the safety of everyone we have decided to cancel the remaining fireworks displays for the duration of the Carnival. 'All other features are going on as usual and we are throwing some extra monster truck shows for free.'

Queensland family carnival descends into chaos after bundle of fireworks misfire into crowd including children

Sky News AU

11-08-2025

Sky News AU

Queensland family carnival descends into chaos after bundle of fireworks misfire into crowd including children

A family carnival in Queensland quickly turned disastrous after a display of fireworks misfired and began launching into a crowd of terrified parents and children, as they scrambled to escape the chaotic scenes. The incident occurred at Jimboomba Family Carnival in Logan, outside of Brisbane on Sunday night, with wild footage capturing the exact moment the fireworks exploded metres from the crowd as children and parents could be heard screaming. One person could be heard yelling "oh my god" as the sparks continued to terrorise families. A man in his 40s was reportedly struck in the leg by the fast-coming fireworks and suffered minor burns. Witnesses from the carnival also reported the sparks struck other showgoers, including children and while people were running for safety, organisers continued the display. Jimboomba Family Carnival confirmed Sunday night's incident revealing an investigation will now take place which will see Monday's planned fireworks cancelled. 'We have been made aware of an issue regarding the fireworks display last night,' a spokesman said on Monday. 'We are investigating this matter alongside our on-site first aid, the operator and all relevant authorities. 'We have cancelled tonight's display to allow this investigation to take place and ensure everyone's continued safety and enjoyment of the carnival.'

Fireworks launch into crowd at a Queensland festival terrorising families

News.com.au

11-08-2025

News.com.au

Fireworks launch into crowd at a Queensland festival terrorising families

A Queensland festival descended into chaos on Sunday night when a fireworks display began misfiring, with rogue fireworks launching towards terrified families in the grandstand. In footage shared on social media, children can be heard screaming and people are seen scrambling out of the way as fireworks explode in and around the crowd at the Jimboomba Family Carnival in Logan, outside of Brisbane. One man said a firework detonated just 10 metres away from him and his family while another shot into the grandstand as children began crying and families fled. A man in his 40s was struck in the leg and suffered minor burns according to 7 News. No other injuries have been reported. The fireworks display, which is now in its second year, has been cancelled for Monday evening's festival and organisers are investigating the incident. 'We have been made aware of an issue regarding the fireworks display last night,' a spokesman for the Jimboomba Family Carnival said in a statement. 'We are investigating this matter alongside our on-site first aid, the operator and all relevant authorities. 'We have cancelled [Monday night's] display to allow this investigation to take place and ensure everyone's continued safety & enjoyment of the carnival.'