New Year's Eve chaos in Berlin: Explosive Danger from Poland Böller!

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Von: NAG Redaktion

New Year's Eve in Berlin is once again overshadowed by a dangerous problem: the trade in illegal fireworks. Every year, the city's emergency rooms reach a worrying level of injuries caused by firecrackers that often come from Poland. These so -called “Polenböller” are not approved in Germany because they are sometimes filled with more explosives than allowed in local products. At the beginning of December there was already a serious incident in which a twelve -year -old boy lost his hand in Lichtenrade in Lichtenrade. The firecrackers are often sold in large quantities of border markets, where they are easily accessible. According to reports to the Berliner Zeitung, politics and police are becoming increasingly alerted towards this development.

healthy skepticism about fireworks

A nationwide ban on firecrackers on New Year's Eve is not on the agenda this year. From December 28, 2024, the sale of fireworks will be allowed again, as in previous years. Critics, including German environmental aid, warn of the dangers that work out of privately ignited fireworks. In many German cities, including Berlin, Cologne and Hanover, there are already defined prohibition zones in which fireworks must not be burned down. These regulations apply especially near sensitive facilities such as hospitals and kindergartens. This should not only reduce physical injuries, but also health burdens from harmful emissions during New Year's Eve. According to the statements of experts, it can be seen that the ignition of fireworks not only goes hand in hand with the risk of serious injuries, but also a significant health risk, especially for vulnerable groups such as children and asthmatics.

The debate about bans on fireworks and the dangers of "Polenböllern" not only keep politics in suspense, but also the emergency rooms everywhere. The situation was particularly difficult on New Year's Eve 2022/23, since public law enforcement officers and the fire brigade often suffered from attacks by Böllern. According to the Federal Institute for Materials Research, imported fireworks must meet strict guidelines, and non -approved products can have fatal consequences. The constant availability of such dangerous products near the border is a serious danger, as the fate of the injured boy in Lichtenrade impressively proves, according to the doctor and police.

In the worst case, all of these circumstances could not only affect health, but also the life of celebrants on New Year's Eve. In view of the increasing number of injuries and the renewed demands for tightening the laws, the importance of clarifying and containing illegal fireworks sales focus. It remains to be seen whether governments and authorities will react early to the increasing problems.

For further details on the topic you can read the reports of Berliner Zeitung and

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