New Year's Eve - Bremen extends ban on firecrackers due to flooding
Due to the persistent flooding and the associated reduced retreats for wild animals, Bremen is extending the ban on fireworks already issued for New Year's Eve. From 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve until 6 a.m. on New Year's Day, no fireworks may be set off anywhere in Bremen within a zone of 300 meters of open landscapes such as meadows, fields or moors, the Department of the Interior announced on Saturday. Previously, the ban on fireworks already applied to three districts in Bremen.
Dogs must also be kept on a lead until Friday of next week. Interior Senator Ulrich Mäurer (SPD) appealed to citizens to show consideration for wildlife and to seek out other areas for private fireworks displays. "For wild animals, fleeing the floods already means maximum stress. Fireworks in the immediate vicinity would panic the animals and possibly drive them into the water and thus to their deaths," the senator said in a statement.
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The bad weather conditions further exacerbated the flooding situation in Bremen, making it necessary to extend the ban on firecrackers beyond New Year's Eve. This year's New Year's celebrations in Bremen will see less water being splashed around, as the ban on fireworks also applies to areas near bodies of water due to the risk of fires. Residents of Bremen are encouraged to enjoy the turn of the year in other parts of the city, away from the affected areas and the banned zones, to ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife.
Source: www.stern.de
