Pyros is a reality television series that follows Montreal based pyrotechnic company, Groupe Fiatlux-Ampleman (GFA), as they travel to Canada (for Canada Day), Mexico, the United Kingdom, Congo, France, Germany, and the United States (for July 4) locations and attempt to execute large fireworks displays.

Pyros premiered on the Discovery Channel (Canada) on April 24, 2012. It was renewed for a second season which aired May 26, 2013. The show has aired in over 120 countries worldwide including The Weather Channel in the United States and on Discovery Channel in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Peter Hays was story editor on this episode, which features our intrepid pyrotechnical team from Quebec as they travel to Chile to help launch the world’s longest fireworks display.