AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – The Agawam Fire Department is reminding residents that fireworks are illegal after crews were called to three related fires.
Chicopee fireworks at Szot Park on Friday According to Agawam Fire Chief Alan Sirois, in the past four weeks, three fires were caused by the improper use or disposal of fireworks. Chief Sirois said that the fireworks were brought into the state illegally and resulted in property damage, with one incident causing serious damage to a single-family home.
All fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts including sparklers, firecrackers, and cherry bombs
In Massachusetts, individuals using fireworks must have a certificate of competency to work lawfully for professional fireworks displays. It is illegal for residents to use, possess, or sell fireworks of all kinds. This includes fireworks purchased legally elsewhere and brought into Massachusetts, sparklers, firecrackers, cherry bombs, and other fireworks. Fines range from $10 to $1,000, and some violations could have a one-year prison sentence.
There have been over 500 fires and explosions caused by the use of illegal fireworks in Massachusetts over the past five years, including more than 200 people treated medically for burns and other injuries.
List of Professional Fireworks in Massachusetts
- 7/19/2024: Chicopee: Szot Park – 927 Sgt. Tracy Dr.
- 7/19/2024: North Attleboro: N. Attleboro HS athletic field – 564 Landry Ave.
- 7/19/2024: Worcester: Fitton Football Stadium – Fitton Ave.
- 7/20/2024: Medway: Choate Park – Oak St.
- 7/20/2024: North Attleboro: N. Attleboro HS athletic field – 564 Landry Ave.
- 7/20/2024: Northbridge: Lasell Field – 171 Linwood Ave.
- 7/20/2024: Salisbury: Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore
- 7/26/2024: Brockton: Campanelli Stadium – 1 Feinberg Way
- 7/27/2024: Brimfield: Brimfield Auction Acres (rear field) – 35 Main St.
- 7/27/2024: Leominster: Doyle Field – parking lot next to tennis courts – 115 Priest St.
- 7/27/2024: Salisbury: Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore
- 7/27/2024: Turner Falls: Field off Unity Park – 1st St.
- 08/02/2024: Worcester: Polar Park Stadium – 122 Madison St.
- 8/3/2024: Newburyport: Parking lot at Cashman Park – Sally Snyder Way
- 08/03/2024: Salisbury: Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore
- 08/09/2024: Brockton: Campanelli Stadium – 1 Feinberg Way
- 8/10/2024: Bellingham: 60 Blackstone St.
- 8/10/2024: Rockport: 16 Wharf Road – Granite Pier
- 8/10/2024: Salisbury: Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore
- 8/11/2024: Danvers: Danvers High School – 60 Cabot Rd.
- 8/16/2024: Worcester: Polar Park Stadium – 122 Madison St.
- 8/17/2024: Salisbury: Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore
- 8/22/2024: Taunton: Hopewell Park – 15 Hamilton St.
- 8/23/2024: Brockton: Campanelli Stadium – 1 Feinberg Way
- 8/24/2024: Salisbury: Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore
- 8/30/2024: Lawrence: Three Saints Feast – 20 Common St.
- 8/30/2024: Worcester: Polar Park Stadium – 122 Madison St.
- 8/31/2024: Lawrence: Three Saints Feast – 20 Common St.
- 8/31/2024: Salisbury: Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore
- 09/01/2024: Lawrence: Three Saints Feast – 20 Common St.
- 9/13/2024: Worcester: Polar Park Stadium – 122 Madison St.
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