JONES BEACH spill

The incident in Ticonderoga was the second for Bay Fireworks over the weekend. The other occurred off Wantagh's Jones Beach, when a box of firework shells apparently fell off a barge being used as a staging area for a Bay Fireworks show.

Ninety of the shells washed ashore, causing an evacuation of the popular Long Island beach while they were cleaned up.

Rappa said he believes a barge tow rope got crossed, spilling the fireworks into the water.

"We do dozens of barge shows every week with no problem. Our safety record is absolutely impeccable."

The State Department of Labor regulates the transportation and storage of commercial fireworks. Department of Labor spokeswoman Chris Perham said Bay Fireworks has had no citations for mishandling of fireworks.

CAUGHT ON VIDEO

CNBC graphics designer Nick O'Connor was video-recording the show and captured the explosions on video.

O'Connor and his wife, Randi, were visiting relatives in Ticonderoga for the holiday. They were watching the show from a front porch across from the park, and Mr. O'Connor said some of the shells seemed to have a faulty charge.

"I had noticed that one or two of the fireworks shot up into the air only half way or lower before they exploded, but the crew continued to light them off.

"I was shooting a video in anticipation of the finale when the explosion happened. It took me off guard. The sparks from the explosion headed straight for us. Everyone got up and headed away from the explosion. We heard breaking glass and some screaming from across the street.

"Once the initial shock was over, I heard sirens from the ambulances on their way."

Mr. O'Connor posted his video of the accident on his blog.

REVIEW

Dedrick said he will meet with the Ticonderoga Fire Department, police and other stakeholders to formulate an emergency plan for future fireworks shows.