DOVER, N.H. — Independence Day went off with a bang at a New Hampshire park in Dover. The city’s annual fireworks display ended abruptly after a six-inch-long firework shell fell on the ground, igniting other fireworks and causing an explosion.
Dover officials announced that the incident occurred 15 minutes into the display and was then immediately halted for the safety of the fireworks crew.
The annual fireworks display on Sunday evening, July 4, launched from Garrison Hill this year, ended abruptly due to a...
Posted by City of Dover NH on Monday, July 5, 2021
Officials added that there were no injuries reported, but Garrison Hill Park remains closed at this time while the site is being cleared.
The remaining firework racks on the ground were extinguished by Dover Fire and Rescue, who were already stationed at the site as a precaution.
For those interested in further information regarding the incident, contact Dover Recreation at 603-516-6410.
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