The Fourth of July ended in tragedy for a 70-year-old Massachusetts man who was killed by a firework while setting them off during a beachside celebration, officials said. Robert Spagnuolo, a father of four from Wareham,

A 70-year-old man died during a July 4 celebration in Wareham, MA, using illegal fireworks; investigations are ongoing.

There are plenty of permitted fireworks displays across the state: There will be over 70 fireworks displays in Massachusetts from July 1 to 5. Over $2 billion is spent on fireworks every year for both private and public displays, according to data since 2021 from the American Pyrotechnics Association.