Pyrotechnic pros compete in England

Fireworks light up the sky above Plymouth during the annual British Firework Championships in Plymouth, England, Aug. 13, 2013.

The two-day event, which incorporates firework displays designed by industry experts and judged by a panel, sees six previous winning pyrotechnic teams going head-to-head to be crowned the Champion of Champions.

A general view of the Hoe at Plymouth which is hosting the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 13, 2013.

Thousands of people were expected to witness the display by the UK's top pyrotechnics companies from viewpoints across the city.

Fireworks light up the sky above Plymouth as part of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 13, 2013.

People enjoy the fun fair on the Hoe at Plymouth which is hosting the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 13, 2013.

Fireworks light up the sky above Plymouth as part of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 13, 2013.

A general view of Plymouth which is hosting the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 13, 2013.

Fireworks light up the sky above Plymouth as part of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 13, 2013.

Members of the Star Fireworks team from Bracknell prepare their pyrotechnic display to be launched from the Mountbatten jetty for the second night of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 14, 2013.

Fireworks light up the sky above Plymouth as part of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 13, 2013.

An electronic box that triggers fireworks is prepared for a pyrotechnic display that will be launched from the Mountbatten jetty for the second night of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 14, 2013.

Fireworks light up the sky above Plymouth as part of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 13, 2013.

A member of the Star Fireworks team prepares a pyrotechnic display to be launched from the Mountbatten jetty for the second night of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 14, 2013.

Fireworks are prepared for a pyrotechnic display that will be launched from the Mountbatten jetty for the second night of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 14, 2013.

Fireworks light up the sky above Plymouth as part of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 13, 2013.

Members of the MLE Pyrotechnics from Northamptonshire prepare pyrotechnic displays that will be launched from the Mountbatten jetty for the second night of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 14, 2013.

Fireworks light up the sky above Plymouth as part of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug.13, 2013.

Fireworks light up the sky above Plymouth as part of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 13, 2013.

A member of the Star Fireworks team from Bracknell prepares a pyrotechnic display to be launched from the Mountbatten jetty for the second night of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 14, 2013.

Fireworks light up the sky above Plymouth as part of the annual British Firework Championships, Aug. 13, 2013.