Chaos on Maryland Beach as Industrial Display Fireworks Ignite, Results in Massive Explosion
A massive explosion erupted Sunday morning along a Maryland beach as fireworks ignited during show preparations. At least one worker setting up the fireworks was injured, according to WBAL-TV . As a result, the town of…
A massive Explosion erupted Sunday morning along a Maryland beach as fireworks ignited during show preparations.
At least one worker setting up the fireworks was injured, according to WBAL-TV.
As a result, the town of Ocean City canceled its fireworks shows planned for Sunday evening.
“Ocean City Fire Marshals are continuing safety inspections at each firework location after the unintended discharge of fireworks on the beach this morning. At this time, the cause of the fireworks discharge is unknown,” the town said in a post on its Facebook page.
“A perimeter around the fireworks site has been established and will remain in place until the safety inspections are complete, which could take several days. At this time, areas of the Boardwalk have also been closed to pedestrian traffic until a thorough safety inspection has been completed,” it said.
“Due to an abundance of caution, all firework shows in Ocean City have been canceled.”
Although two shows were scheduled