City reminds residents of fireworks safety leading up to Canada Day

BRANTFORD, ON – With the Canada Day long weekend approaching, the City of Brantford and the Brantford Fire Department want to remind residents to be safe with the use, handling, and disposal of fireworks.
The use of personal fireworks is only permissible if they meet the following conditions:

• Displayed on Victoria Day and Canada Day, or the three days prior to both holidays, Lunar New Year, and Diwali.
• Discharged between sunset and 11 p.m.
• Set off on private property by the property owner or have written permission by the landowner for others to do so.
• Handled by individuals 18 years of age or older.
• Set off in a safe manner so that discharge or debris only falls on the landowner’s property.
• Discharged when the weather is appropriate to do so.
• All debris, casings, or still burning fireworks must immediately be extinguished after they have been set off to avoid a fire.

If you plan to display fireworks during the upcoming Canada Day holiday, please adhere to the above conditions and practice the following safety tips:

• Carefully read and follow all instructions.
• Keep a fire extinguisher, hose, or bucket of water on hand in case of fire.
• Discharge fireworks in a safe area free of combustible materials such as trees, buildings, and dry grass.
• Ensure onlookers keep a safe distance from the area where the fireworks are being discharged.

If you notice fireworks are being set off in City of Brantford parks or on City of Brantford property or roadways, please contact the By-law Department at 519-759-4150. If you notice that fireworks are being set off in a manner that poses a fire hazard, such as falling on neighbouring roofs or being used unsafely, please call the Brantford Fire Department by calling 9-1-1.

For more information, please contact Customer Service at 519-759-4150 or visit brantford.ca/FireworksSafety

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