Man finds industrial-sized firework under his bed

The 17kg firework has been detonated at a safe location. Credit: GMFRS

Bonfire night could have gone up in smoke for a man who found a 17kg industrial firework under his bed.

The man, who lives in sheltered accommodation in Broughton, Salford, had won the firework in a competition.

The explosive was handed over to professionals after the man contacted Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

The firework itself is classed as Category Four which means it can only be sold to professional display operators. It is so powerful it can only be detonated with an electric current.

  • The firework was by professionals detonated in a remote location.