The sale and use of "
fireworks
" are prohibited in December in the Haut-Rhin, while firecrackers and fireworks are part of Alsatian traditions for New Year's Eve, announced Thursday, December 2. prefecture, citing security reasons.
Read alsoBas-Rhin: firecrackers and fireworks banned in December
The neighboring department of Bas-Rhin took an identical measure on Tuesday.
“
On the occasion of the end-of-year celebrations, and as a safety measure, Louis Laugier, Prefect of Haut-Rhin issued a decree prohibiting the purchase, sale, transfer, use, port and transport of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles in all the municipalities of the department
”, indicates the prefecture in a press release.
“
The abnormal use of fireworks is too often observed in the Haut-Rhin through acts of urban violence against the police or against buildings, buildings or vehicles, in particular during the end of year celebrations. 'year
,' continues the prefecture.
"A very large number of accidents"
It also notes that "
the handling of firecrackers, often by minors, each year leads to a very large number of accidents and serious injuries to the hands and eyes
". As in neighboring Germany, in Alsace, firecrackers and fireworks traditionally resonate with force on New Year's Eve, regularly causing serious injuries and even deaths. On the last night of New Year's Eve, a 25-year-old man died "with
his head torn off
" by a firework mortar, in Boofzheim in the Bas-Rhin, and several other people were injured.
In addition, in view of the "
high level of the terrorist threat
", this decision prevents "
any attack on security and public tranquility
" and allows "
the security forces to remain mobilized on their missions of security and protection of the population
”.
Read also Strasbourg Christmas market, the prefecture is annoyed by the non-compliance with health rules
Fines of up to 1,500 euros may be established for the use of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles in the department.