Ocean City cancels Fourth of July show after fireworks accidentally explode on beach

OCEAN CITY, Md. — Ocean City’s Fourth of July fireworks display was canceled Sunday after a truckload of fireworks unintentionally discharged while they were being set up for the show.

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Ocean City Fire said an employee for the fireworks company suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital, WBFF reported.

There were no other injuries.

“Our Fire Marshals are on the scene and will investigate the cause of the unintentional discharge,” Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers said on social media. “Prior to the fireworks being off loaded from the vehicle, Fire Marshals secure a safe zone around the fireworks and put other safety protocols in place. It is this very zone and safety protocols that kept anyone else from being injured.”

The town canceled the show as a result.

“Due to an abundance of caution, this evening’s Downtown Fireworks have been canceled,” the city said on social media. “Updates for the Uptown Show at Northside Park will be provided when they become available.”

The state fire marshal is also investigating.

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