CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — A 20-year-old man is dead after a sustaining injuries from a fireworks display in Charles County.
On July 5, around 9:00 p.m., Deputy State Fire Marshals along with the Charles County Sheriff's Office, responded to Bannister Circle in Waldorf for an injured person due to the detonation of a firework.
Investigation revealed a group of friends were gathered setting off fireworks behind a residence when one firework went off while in a mortar tube.
Officials say the victim was a 20-year-old man, who sustained hand and chest injuries.
He was taken to Charles Regional Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
"Fireworks have been a long tradition of many celebrations. Please make safety your number one priority so everyone can go home safe. The safest way enjoy fireworks is to attend one of the many public fireworks displays throughout the state." said the State Fire Marshal.
The State Fire Marshal provides several ways to enjoy fireworks while avoiding injury:
- Purchase the fireworks in the location where you intend to discharge them. Check with the local municipality to determine what fireworks are legal for use in that area.
- Read and follow label warnings and instructions.
- Do not allow small children to use fireworks.
- Do not consume alcoholic beverages while using fireworks.
- Have a bucket of water or hose available.
- Fully extinguish remains of fireworks in water before disposal.
