Attleboro Fire Department: Attleboro Fire Department Reminds Residents That Fireworks Are Illegal Statewide

Press release from the Attleboro Fire Department:

Taylor O'Neil

July 1, 2021

With the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, Chief Scott Lachance and the Attleboro Fire Department

According to Massachusetts State Fire Marshal, fires started by fireworks increased by 180% in 2020 and complaints to local police departments increased significantly as well. This year, State and local law enforcement agencies will be ramping up their efforts to stop illegal firework use and sales in Massachusetts.

According to Massachusetts State Fire Marshal, fires started by fireworks increased by 180% in 2020 and complaints to local police departments increased significantly as well. This year, State and local law enforcement agencies will be ramping up their efforts to stop illegal firework use and sales in Massachusetts. The possession, use and sale of fireworks without a professional license is against the law in Massachusetts, and punishable by confiscation, fine or imprisonment. Fines range from $100 to $1,000, and some violations could carry a one-year prison sentence. In order to cut down on residents purchasing fireworks in other states and transporting them back to Massachusetts, members of the State Police will begin targeted patrols along state lines to enforce fireworks laws.

Residents are encouraged to report any misuse of fireworks they notice in their community to the Attleboro Police Department. In case of a firework-related or other emergency, always dial 911.

Residents are encouraged to report any misuse of fireworks they notice in their community to the Attleboro Police Department. In case of a firework-related or other emergency, always dial 911. The Attleboro Fire Department wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!

This press release was produced by the Attleboro Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.