Man killed after reportedly setting off fireworks in Wareham

WAREHAM – The Massachusetts State Police and Fire Marshal investigated a fatal fireworks accident in Wareham on the Fourth of July.

A man identified as Robert Spagnuolo of Wareham was apparently setting off fireworks at the beach located off of Beach Street.

Officials say Spagnuolo was killed when one of them exploded.

Massachusetts law prohibits the possession, use and sale of fireworks without a permit and certification. 

By Jim McCabe, CapeCod.com NewsCenter

About Jim McCabe

Jim McCabe is a native of (suburban) Philadelphia who has lived in New England and covered Cape Cod news since 2016. He is also the play-by-play announcer for the Cape-based Seahawks Hockey Club .



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