Fire Chief Shuts Down Fireworks at Nats Games

[TZ]

Today, the Nats lost more than just a game (the team got blanked 7-0 vs. the Mets), the Nats also lost use of its pyrotechnics. D.C. Fire Chief Dennis Rubin put at least a temporary end to the stadium’s fireworks displays. Rubin attended today’s game, and after a fireworks display for the National Anthem ordered them to be stopped. Why?

Fireworks debris had fallen on the fire chief. Fire Department spokesperson Alan Etter confirmed the account via e-mail.

“ said debris did fall on him - he was not hurt,” Etter wrote. “He did have a safety concern, that’s why the decision was made - so the process can be examined and adjusted, if necessary.”

http://www.nbcwashington.com/sports/baseball/Fire_Chief_Rubin_Shuts_Down_Fireworks___Nats_Games.html
Figures. Since Nats bashing is a favorite pastime here, y'all were the first I thought of when I read this..:crazy:

[charlie and algernon]

1. ya know, here in baltimore, everyone gets out of the way first

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[CreekDog]

2. I understand they are considering new management

[madinmaryland]

3. Why is that an issue? According to cuptonboy4, there is no one in the stands

at Natinal games, so how could there be a safety concern??

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[TZ]

4. lol.

That whole attendence thing is ridiculous. How sad is it though that of ALL people to have fireworks fall on its the cities fire chief. I'm telling you, this franchise is snake bit or something.:eyes:

[flvegan]

5. The pyrotechnics crew should be in the batting lineup.

At least they hit something.