Authorities are appealing to people who find unexploded or other unexploded fireworks to leave them where they are.

Fire-Rescue/CWN Falmouth

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Fire-Rescue reports that a potentially hazardous situation occurred on Friday, July 5, when unexploded fireworks were discovered on a private beach on Vineyard Street. Firefighters were dispatched to a display of commercial-grade fireworks that had been brought onto the beach to the main beach entrance by a civilian who located them.

The recovered fireworks were identified as a 5”-6” diameter projectile that had been submerged in the water. The area was secured to maintain safety. Based on information received from a local resident, a full beach search was conducted and a second, slightly smaller, non-explosive device was located.

To ensure the safety of all involved, the Massachusetts State Police Explosion and Investigation Unit was contacted and the Bomb Squad was asked to remove and properly dispose of the items. Both items were safely disposed of at the Town Compost Facility on Blacksmith Shop Rd. Prior to disposal of the recovered items, a RAVE message was sent through the town’s emergency alert system to Falmouth residents.

If you come across unexploded or partially detonated fireworks, do not touch or move them. These items can be unstable for a variety of reasons. Instead, call 911 to report the discovery and stay a safe distance away from the items until authorities arrive.

Stay alert and always put safety first!