Man Continues to Record Video While Knocked Down by a Massive Explosion at a Fireworks Factory

Harrowing video footage captures the moment a fireworks factory near Bogotá, Colombia erupts in a massive explosion — the force of the blast was enough to knock the camera operator over. He managed to keep recording as fireworks rocketed in all directions in a deafening and chaotic display. The explosion, which occurred on January 4, 2015, damaged 17 homes. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt by the fire and subsequent explosion, though two minor injuries were reported.