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Ban on firecrackers in flooded areas of Bremen

Bremen has issued a ban on fireworks for New Year's Eve in the districts of Borgfeld and Timmersloh, which were badly affected by the flooding, as well as in parts of Oberneuland. "The operations of the fire department, THW and police must not be impaired by New Year's Eve fireworks. We must...

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Overview of a flood area (photo taken with a drone). Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Overview of a flood area (photo taken with a drone). Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Emergency services - Ban on firecrackers in flooded areas of Bremen

Bremen has issued a ban on fireworks for New Year's Eve in the districts of Borgfeld and Timmersloh, which were badly affected by the flooding, as well as in parts of Oberneuland. "The operations of the fire department, THW and police must not be impaired by New Year's Eve fireworks. We must also avoid New Year's Eve rescue operations," said Interior Senator Ulrich Mäurer on Friday. Violations could result in expulsions and the fireworks being taken away.

The SPD politician cited the situation of wild animals as a further reason for the ban. Their retreats have been flooded by the high water. Many animals are currently taking refuge on bridges or dykes and could flee further into the water and possibly drown there if rockets and firecrackers are set off on New Year's Eve.

In the nearby municipality of Lilienthal (district of Osterholz), no rockets and firecrackers may be fired this year due to the flooding.

Read also:

  1. The fire department, THW, and police in Lower Saxony, led by Interior Senator Ulrich Mäurer, are prepared for potential flood-related emergencies, given the prediction of bad weather.
  2. Despite the flood zone in Bremen, some individuals still hoped to celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks, but Ulrich Mäurer stressed the importance of not obstructing the operational force's work.
  3. The floods in Bremen have also impacted the Lower Saxony region, causing concern for the local fire department and THW as they prepare for potential flood-related incidents.
  4. In the aftermath of the floods, Ulrich Mäurer has called for a city-wide firecracker ban in Bremen's affected districts to ensure the safety of wildlife, whose habitats have been submerged.
  5. As a result of the bad weather and floods in nearby Bremen, officials in Bremen's neighboring municipality of Lilienthal have also issued a ban on fireworks and firecrackers, citing flooding concerns.
  6. The fire department, THW, and police in Bremen are working tirelessly to mitigate the impacts of the flooding, and Ulrich Mäurer's ban on fireworks is intended to support their efforts and protect the city's residents.

Source: www.stern.de

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