Wellesley Fire Chief Rick DeLorie, the new president of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of Massachusetts, is urging residents to leave fireworks to the professionals this July 4 holiday season.
“It’s [a warning] not only for our residents while in Wellesley but a reminder of the dangers of fireworks that exist for our families that may travel to states like New Hampshire where fireworks are legally accessible,” he says.
State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan says in a statement: “Only licensed professionals are allowed to use fireworks in Massachusetts at displays supervised by local fire departments for safety.”
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