The Office of the State Fire Marshal is once again warning Marylanders of the serious and life-altering dangers posed by illegal fireworks following multiple incidents over the Independence Day holiday, most notably a tragic injury to a young teen and the shutdown of an unauthorized fireworks show in Harford County.
According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal: On the evening of July 4th in Prince George’s County, a 14-year-old boy suffered a catastrophic hand injury while handling fireworks. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. Investigators confirmed the fireworks involved were not legally permitted in Maryland, and the injuries are expected to result in permanent damage.
“This is exactly why fireworks should never be in children’s hands, especially when illegal and unregulated,” said Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray. “A holiday meant for celebration turned into a life-changing tragedy for this young man and his family.”…