Italian Youths Lucky to Be Unharmed by Huge Bonfire Explosion

Sacred Heart bonfires are a tradition going back to the mid-19th century in the mostly German-speaking autonomous Italian province of South Tyrol. But it seems that at least some who partake have a thing or two to learn about fire safety.This video shows large amounts of accelerant being poured onto the mountainside bonfire, which duly explodes in a ball of flame once it’s lit. After the initial shock, laughter and cheers are heard from the young men around the blaze. Credit: Elias Ferdigg via Storyful