Licensed shooters Thomas Burt and Dan Weaver of Pyrotecnico Fireworks in New Castle returned to Smethport Saturday to conduct the fireworks show from Hamlin Lake Park during the ''Arts on the Island'' event. During the setup of equipment hours before the show, Burt explained how a fireworks shell is loaded into the various sizes of mortar tubes with diameters of 2.5 inches, 3 inches and 4 inches. During the actual show, the shooters wore protective gear. - Era photo by Fran De Lancey

Viewers of the fireworks in Smethport on Saturday night got double the show, as they could also see those same fireworks reflected in the still waters of Hamlin Lake. - Era photo by Wade Aiken

This was just part of the fireworks display from Hamlin Lake Park Saturday night during the ''Arts on the Island'' event in Smethport. - Era photo by Fran De Lancey

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Licensed shooters Thomas Burt and Dan Weaver of Pyrotecnico Fireworks in New Castle returned to Smethport Saturday to conduct the fireworks show from Hamlin Lake Park during the “Arts on the Island” event. During the setup of equipment hours before the show, Burt explained how a fireworks shell is loaded into the various sizes of mortar tubes with diameters of 2.5 inches, 3 inches and 4 inches. During the actual show, the shooters wore protective gear.