(Boston, MA) After a Kingston man suffered sever injuries after a destructive device exploded in his basement Sunday, the Department of Fire Services issued a reminder to Massachusetts residents on illegal fireworks, saying “leave fireworks to the professionals.”
Fireworks have caused almost 1,000 fires and explosions in the state over the past ten years, leaving dozens injured and about $2.5 million dollars worth of damages. Last year alone, investigations into illegal fireworks use by the Massachusetts State Police and Department of Fire Services led to approximately 40 criminal summonses and seizure of $46,000 worth of fireworks and related devices.