Fireworks boss fined and banned

Avon Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze was "pretty spectacular"

The owner of a Somerset fireworks warehouse which caught fire has been fined £300 and banned from being a company director.

Andrew Collins, from Yatton, admitted two health and safety offences and regulatory breaches. Clevedon-based Firemagic admitted three offences.

Bristol Crown Court was told the warehouse was full beyond the legal limit with fireworks in October 2006.

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