A cracker night event in Hobart resulted in chaos when a multi-shot fireworks cake tipped over and fired horizontally into the crowd, raising safety concerns about Tasmania's unique tradition. Tasmania is the only Australian state where the general public can purchase and set off consumer fireworks with a valid permit once a year. Fireworks expert Max Jago, owner of Taz Crackers, discusses the incident and recommends improved safety measures including securing fireworks cakes with chocks, boxes, tape or glue, and providing more educational tutorial videos for permit holders.

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