Overview

• Pyrotecnico crew members were assembling the club’s annual fireworks display when a shell ignited prematurely, triggering ground‐level explosions.
• One crew member sustained serious but non‐life‐threatening injuries and was airlifted to Rhode Island Hospital while three others suffered burns and six additional personnel were evaluated.
• The country club canceled its planned fireworks portion of Wednesday night’s event following the explosions.
• The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services has classified the incident as accidental and the State Fire Marshal’s office is conducting a formal investigation.
• No injuries have been reported among club patrons or local residents despite videos showing bright flashes and reports of homes shaking.