Certainly into the new year: tips for an accident -free New Year's Eve fireworks!

With the upcoming turn of the year, the importance of precautionary measures when dealing with fireworks is again pointed out. District fire chief Bernhard Frei from the Ortenaukreis district office emphasizes that the security of the citizens should be increased by targeted measures. For this reason, citizens are called to check their environment for possible sources of danger.

flammable objects such as umbrellas, empty boxes and stacks of paper should be removed from balconies and terraces to avoid a fire risk. Drying Christmas arrangements are also a high risk and should be disposed of immediately. During New Year's Eve, it is important to keep windows, roof hatches and doors closed to prevent the penetration of misguided fireworks. According to the fireworks, it is advisable to take a control course around the house and property in order to extinguish glowing remains of rockets or firecrackers immediately.

security measures and prohibitions

rockets should always be aligned in such a way that they can act safely in the sky and never be aimed at buildings. Particularly endangered buildings are half -timbered houses and barns. In addition, the burning of fireworks near hospitals and old people's homes is prohibited. If you do not adhere to these regulations, you have to expect criminal consequences that can not only endanger human life but also property.

The Herdecke volunteer fire brigade points out in its safety tips that Germans spend millions of euros on fireworks on New Year's Eve and at the same time there is an increase in serious accidents and fires. The main causes of these accidents are carelessness, improper handling and alcohol. In order to handle fireworks safely, checked fireworks with registration number and CE sign should be used. Illegal fireworks are not only life -threatening, but also legally not permitted.

In addition, the fire brigade demands that fireworks items do not get into the hands of children, adolescents or alcoholic people. Parents should act as role models and make sure that fireworks are kept separately by ignition wood or lighters. The instructions for use should be read carefully one hour before the turn of the year. Burning table fireworks should also be burned on fire -proof documents and far from easily flammable materials.

In addition, it is advisable to keep distance from the Christmas tree or advent wreath when using burning sparklers. Boys and rockets are only to be used outdoors, whereby a safety distance from people, buildings, trees and vehicles must be observed. It is vital that bundles are not bundled or brought to explosion in cans and bottles.

For emergencies, it is recommended to provide extinguishing agents such as buckets with water or fire extinguishers. In an emergency, the fire brigade can be reached around the clock under emergency number 112. With these measures, a safe New Year's Eve can be celebrated and the risk of accidents and fires can be reduced, such as Stadtanzeiger-ortenau.de and and Feuerwehr-herecke.de report.