In the garage of his home at around 11:15 am, a pyrotechnician caused the explosion of a 3-kg stockpile of type K3 fireworks while performing welding work nearby. The victim, who had sustained serious burns on 30% of his body, was airlifted by helicopter to the Tours Hospital. Emergency responders, one of whom held a K4 certification, defused the previously bundled fireworks and submerged them in water-filled tanks. A specialised subcontractor was requisitioned to discharge the ensuing pyrotechnic waste. The 50 year-old victim was an authorised pyrotechnics dealer.