OCEAN CITY, Md.- The Ocean City Bomb Squad personnel, assisted by the ATF, Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office-Bomb Squad, and the fireworks vendor, has begun evaluating fireworks damaged during yesterday’s accident to determine a course of action for safe removal and destruction.
Beach and boardwalk patrons in the area Dorchester Street and the beach are asked to remain at a safe distance outside the established safety perimeter.
This perimeter may have to be adjusted throughout the day based on the necessary procedures to relocate or safely dispose of them.
Planned and controlled demolition of pyrotechnics may be conducted, resulting in small controlled detonations sounds and firework effects throughout the day. Updates will be provided late in the afternoon regarding the status of the operation.