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Illegal private fireworks cause preventable burns each summer—leave pyrotechnics to licensed Town shows. EMS responds to injuries regardless, but enforcement and hospital bills follow bad decisions. Keep kids clear of unexploded debris after public displays.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Atlantic General Hospital
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
