From The Banner · Tara Lynch, WJZ · · 1m 10s
Baltimore fireworks surprise
Baltimore residents startled by unexpected fireworks at M&T Bank Stadium.
In brief
Baltimore residents startled by unexpected fireworks at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore residents were surprised by a massive fireworks display at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday night as part of Image Engineering's 30th anniversary celebration. Originally reported by The Banner.
Fireworks surprise
Baltimore residents were startled by a massive fireworks display at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday night.
“I had just put my son down, and I’m like, ‘What in the world is that?’”
No games, no warning
With neither Ravens nor Orioles games, neighbors in Federal Hill had no idea the fireworks were happening.
“I looked at my watch and I thought, it’s not New Year’s Eve; it’s an October beautiful evening”
30th anniversary show
Image Engineering confirmed the fireworks were part of its 30th anniversary celebration for employees and clients.
“Baltimore has been at the heart of who we are at Image Engineering”
Fireworks display details
The Baltimore City Fire Department supervised the show in accordance with regulations.
“As a company specializing in special effects and pyrotechnics, it was only fitting that we concluded the evening with a laser and fireworks display”
Social media reactions
Neighbors debated whether the fireworks were a rehearsal for a concert or celebration of the Yankees being eliminated.
“It was like the Fourth of July”
Pet and family concerns
Some neighbors wished they had prior warning to prepare pets and families for the fireworks.
“My dog, Bo, hid under the coffee table during the fireworks”
What happens next
Neighbors hope for advance notice of future fireworks displays to avoid surprise.
“Living in the city, you just have different surprises every day, and I guess that was a positive one”
The essence
Baltimore residents were surprised by a massive fireworks display at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday night as part of Image Engineering's 30th anniversary celebration.
