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Fireworks

They say there’s always good reason to party. We agree. But we would like to add that there are also good reasons to do it without fireworks.

Explosion de feux d'artifice

Here are 5 good reasons to party without fireworks!

  1. It is forbidden
    2. It’s simple: shooting fireworks is prohibited throughout the Brussels Region, even on private property. Releases of balloons or lanterns are also prohibited for aviation safety reasons. So you risk a fine. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for your wallet!
  2. It's dangerous
    3. You can injure yourself by lighting the fire, or by being a victim of the fire lit by someone else... According to the Burn Foundation, the number of accidents involving bodily harm more than doubled in 2018 compared to 2016. Victims are usually men (89%). One in four victims is under 16 years old. The most affected parts of the body eyes (32%), hands and fingers (30%), and face (26%). Moreover, most victims did not turn on the fireworks themselves and were only spectators. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for your children!
  3. It increases the risk of fire
    4. You can’t control where the rocket will fall. And as the name suggests, it’s still fire… Believe us, a holiday is better if we don’t visit you. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for us!
  4. It makes the animals suffer
    5. Animals are very sensitive to loud noises. It may seem funny to some, but it is a real pain. Moreover, fireworks create panic that can cause accidents and sometimes cost the lives of our four-legged friends. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for the cat!
  5. It’s bad for your health
    6. The concentrations of particles, determined during and immediately after the fireworks, peaks from normal values. This can be particularly dangerous for people with respiratory tract sensitive as young children and people with allergies or asthma. These particles are then found in soils and sewers, causing. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for everyone else!

Closing ?

We advise you to go see the fireworks organized by your municipality. In the new year, do not miss the traditional Brussels fireworks: it’s impressive, free, and you can enjoy it safely.

In short, for the party to remain a party, leave the fireworks to the professionals!

Main avant et après une explosion de feu d'artifice

Hand before and after a fireworks explosion

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