Officials approve pyrotechnic display during start of European Championship
At German sports venues, the usage of pyrotechnics in fan areas is prohibited. This rule will also apply during the European Football Championship. On the other hand, UEFA intends to incorporate pyrotechnics during the event’s inauguration ceremony, and they can do so after receiving approval from the responsible authority, as reported by ARD’s "Sportschau".
ARD’s "Sportschau" disclosed that the Munich district administration permitted UEFA to utilize pyrotechnics for their planned display preceding the game between Germany and Scotland. The fire department involved in this matter mentioned that they went through the inspection of the pyrotechnics without any hurdles, hence there would be no limitations or adjustments in their usage.
At first, the Munich district administration had requested the organizers, EURO 2024 GmbH, to refrain from using pyrotechnics during the ceremony. EURO was firm on their decision, stating that the conduct of the ceremony was "strictly regulated" and was being carried out "in conjunction with recognized manufacturers and professional groups in line with the health and safety norms of the host country."
The arrangements for the ceremony were revealed, and various pyrotechnic items were mentioned as "special effects." For instance, 60 pyrotechnic objects will be set off by hand. The fire department at the district administration remarked on "the influence of the spectators, as their unauthorized utilization of pyrotechnics often results in particular hazards and injuries."
In the absence of permission, the usage of pyrotechnics in German stadiums is prohibited, resulting in numerous confrontations between fans and authorities. The widespread utilization of pyrotechnics by spectators at the DFB Cup final in Berlin, where Bayer Leverkusen confronted 1. FC Kaiserslautern, left people amazed. Both teams brace themselves for substantial penalties.
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The European Football Championship 2024 will see a pyrotechnic display during its inauguration, as approved by the Munich district administration for UEFA's planned display before Germany's game against Scotland. Despite initial reservations, EURO 2024 GmbH insisted on the use of pyrotechnics, claiming it was "strictly regulated" and carried out with professional safety standards.
