MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
A Capitol Heights female sustained traumatic injuries to
three fingers when a fireworks device exploded in her hand. The adult female was transported to a nearby Trauma
Center for treatment of her injuries. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Thursday, July 2.
This injury is the second consumer-purchased fireworks
related injury in the past seven years in Prince George’s County. The number of injuries is low thanks to the
strict laws prohibiting these types of fireworks in Prince George’s
County. All backyard, consumer purchased
and homemade fireworks are illegal.
Firefighters and Medics encourage everyone to attend a public or
municipal fireworks display.
Our fireworks law is a law we can live with. It is intended to curb injuries and fires
associated with fireworks.
Fireworks Display List within Prince Georges County Maryland
(ALL LOCATIONS LISTED BELOW HAVE MARYLAND
STATE APPROVED PERMITS FOR PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAYS WITHIN PRINCE GEORGES
COUNTY MARYLAND. IN ADDITION, PERSONNEL
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL/INSPECTIONS AND OR PREVENTION SECTION'S FOR
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY WILL INSPECT THE SIGHTS PRIOR TOO, DURING, AND AT THE CONCLUSION
OF THE LISTED EVENTS. (EXCEPT FOR ONES MARKED IN RED WHICH WILL BE DONE BY
STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND OR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY WHO HAVE THEIR OWN FIRE
INSPECTORS) QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CAN BE ADDRESSED TO THE OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL FOR PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY VIA PGFD WATCH OFFICE AT 301-583-2200)
July 3, 2015-
1) Ball Field Behind Church
7800 Good Luck Road
Start Time of Show-9:00 pm
Within the City Limits of
Greenbelt,
2) Six Flags Amusement Park
13710 Central Ave, Bowie
Start Time of Show-9:30 pm
July 4, 2015-
1) Prince Georges County
Stadium
4101 Crain Hwy, Bowie
Game-time 1830 Hours
Start time of show- At
conclusion of game - Approximately 9:00 pm
2) Six Flags Amusement Park
13710 Central Ave, Bowie
Start time of show- 9:30 pm
3) Spirit of Faith Christian
Center
14001 Candy Hill Road, Upper
Marlboro
Start time of show-9:45 pm
4) Buddy Attack Park
555 Crescent Road, Greenbelt
Start time of show-9:15 pm
Within the City Limits of
Greenbelt
5) E. Michael Roll Municipal
Bldg
2000 Marbury Drive, District
Heights
Start time of show-9:30 pm
6) Empty Lot Adjacent to Ames
Street
6901 Ames Street, Morningside
Start time of show-9:30 pm
7) Granville Gude Park/Laurel
Lakes
8300 Mulberry Street, Laurel
Start Time of show-9:15 pm
Within City of Laurel
(Inspected
by Laurel City Fire Inspector)
8) University
of MD/City of College Park Fireworks
Parking Lot #1 on UMD Campus
Start Time of Show-9:00 pm
(Inspected by State Fire Marshal)
July 5, 2015
1) Spirit of Faith Christian Center
14105 Gibbons Church Road,
Brandywine
Start time of show-9:30 pm
2) Six Flags Amusement Park
13710 Central Ave, Bowie
Start Time of Show-9:30 pm
The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department is offering an Amnesty Program for residents to surrender their fireworks without any fear of prosecution. You must follow the rules detailed below to be eligible for this program.
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