Bad luck!

It's the underpaid and often under appreciated firefighters and hospital staff who bare the burden. So stressful for animals too. Have a public display, fireworks could be 60 plus license.

Animals can be locked up until the fireworks are over. No need to complain about them if they are safe. Animals also can get hurt by lightning strikes. How many people bother to concern themselves with lightning? Animals prob get scared by thunder too. You cannot protect your animals from all bad noises . Get over it for fs!

People are trying to take the fun out of our lives these days. Surely with all the misery going on in this world the least we can do is have a bit of fun. Some people just like to ruin it for everyone else. No wonder some people turn to drink, alcohol, violence these days. The fun-police are trying to stop people having some enjoyment in their lives. Everything we do carry's some risk. Our society is becoming like robots. Loosing the spontaneous spark to our lives.

That's true, kelli. Kids should not . But as a kid I knew what was doing. Lol.Edited 14-Jul-24 16:34pm

Well children should never shoot fireworks unsupervised and small communities should be able to shoot fireworks responsibly as adults to ensure there aren’t any injuries while enjoying the fireworks

It's legal where I live. Mind your own business!

Well only professional people should be dealing with these products when their is a special occasion going on,they have been trained in pyrotechnics and know the rules and safety there far too many idiots out don't have a clue it is the news all the time leave it to the professionals thank you.

Today is July 13, and i heard someone put one off last night again. They do not know when to stop here at all.

For me it is special. My dad passed away and was buried 5 Nov. To loose the right to let of fireworks or see others letting them off would be really sad. Once again our fun and freedom's will be gone because of a select few being stupid. Just because you have a piece of paper saying you passed something does not make us safer. Anything can go wrong as well as everything can go well.Edited 13-Jul-24 23:13pm

Around November back in the UK..when I was 12..I could go to a local shop and buy as many explosives as I could afford..some amazingly powerful rockets too...nobody cared what I was going to do with them...now..in Australia...unless I live in Canberra...or have them smuggled for me from Canberra...I'm not allowed anywhere near one as they are very dangerous..and I'm sure that the world is much better place because of these restrictions..... not so sure about Canberra... Edited 13-Jul-24 21:05pm

At least let the neighbours know. A few months ago there was an 18th birthday being celebrated, with fireworks. If we had been told we could have shifted our horses. Two of them went through a barbed wire fence and were badly injured. A vet job. Did the neighbour care? Not one little bit. I hope his chickens turn into ostriches and kick his henhouse down!

Let us have fun and only take the fire work away from the wrong people

I don’t see a problem people have been doing this for years

🇺🇸Happy Independence Day. July 4, 2024!

Except for sparklers which the children mostly hold and ooh and ahh at, fireworks are illegal in my state. Bc the fire danger is soooo incredibly high, we have many statewide sponsored firework displays free of charge to attend and the pro's do the work so the risk of fires starting and injuries from regular people messing around, is reduced significantly. You can go to jail if you are caught with them. I'm over it at my age, but for the sake of children I'll go and participate having food and fun with family or friends. 🇺🇸Edited 13-Jul-24 19:14pm

When I was young we celebrated Empire Day which was a day off school allowing us the day to collect wood etc. for a bonfire with a Guy on top. When the day was removed from our celebrations I lost interest and really have no idea when they have crackers now apart from New Years eve. Dad used to buy a bag of crackers, rockets and pinwheels amongst others but one year he had a Roamn Candle which said it could be held in a gloved hand. Dad lit it and held it in a gloved hand and it made beautiful colours before making a loud bang blowing the glove to bits. Had my father been holding it in a bare hand he would have suffered an injury. Having seen that I have always had a healthy fear and respect for crackers which could explain why today I have no interest in them. So yes, they can be dangerous. I don't remember the date of Empire Day but I remember it was cold.

The Northern territory and Tasmania still allows fireworks night, once per year. Saying that, people still have to be licensed to use them.

Public free display is good for everyone so I'm all for that.One night only unless it's a big public celebration like Sparks in the park where it's done safely for families to enjoy.

Absolutely needs a licensed professional

You can't save all people from stupidity! There will always be a very small minority who do the wrong thing. Very few people are injured by fireworks in Australia, as they are restricted but not banned entirely to the public. A permit to buy fireworks and crackers means that you are responsible for any damages you do to someone or an animal. I can't speak for North American people, but Aus has strictly implemented controls over fireworks. Every major city in Australia had the traditional fireworks at New year festivities. They are safe and it's rare to hear of any injurys these days. Even as a kid it wasn't that common to hear of many people hurt. It was a tiny minority. They should not have restricted them but allowed everyone to buy them pending the age of 18+. Only then the anti-fun police step in a get all this restrictions. Now people have to pay hundreds of dollars to government authorities to get a permit to use them. And they need a larger property to let them off on. So it's rare to hear of anyone getting hurt from fireworks and not that many did . What are we going to ban next, bikes? Firecrackers and certain fireworks can be purchased over the internet, as long as you pay for a permit and have council approval. Those that do this are 99 percent responsible. Only about 1 percent are careless and usually it's just adults who might get a bit injured, and not kids and animals. They are very safe compared to most human activities. So dumb comments on here are making me feel sick.😬

There are injuries every time this is allowed animals are frightened & people scarred for life . I think all fireworks except the 2 celebrations per year set off only by certified people. This rule will save lives & heartache.

It depends on the area, the weather, the season doesn't it? The problem is that unthinking people decide to let them off in the middle of the Summer or during the Annual Fire Ban Season and never during the Wet or winter months when it is relatively safe to do so. If a Community wants to have a show then by all means they should be allowed to have it BUT get the OK from the local council, the Country/Rural Fire Services firsat. One of the big problems is that people with no experience or knowledge of the dangers involved, the care they must take to protect themselves and others are very often the people who light them. It all comes down to commonsense doesn't it? In our area during the Dry Hot Bushfire Danger period almost without fail, and often the same people, decide that just because a Total Fire Ban has not been declared it means they can do a bit of a Burn Off with disastrous results which not only burn out other people's houses, land but the Mostly Volunteer Fire Fighters with the Country/Rural Fire Services put their lives at risk having to deal with stupid decisions by stupid people.

Big brother has banned them in WA without a licence

Just go to a fair that has them every year. It'll be more fun and safer.

I have never heard of putting off fireworks. If you are going to put them off you don't need a license. If you let them off you might just BLOW your hand off.

no problem in the West( W.A.) they are forbidden we can have hand held sparklers

FIREWORKS . . . a collosal waste of money

We have had many fireworks fires mostly by no licensed or permission. But mostly our fires start with cigarettes flung out the vehicle windows. 😒

Definitely ban and fine ignorant people letting off fireworks. You hear all the time how fire works have gone wrong and people are injured or dead. Leave it to the professionals. It disrupts the peace in any neighbourhood.

They are illegal without licence n should be treated as such

In the last few years we have had quite a few Chinese move into our area and on their 'special New Year's nights' we hear them letting off big bangs but they seem to be careful in what they do. After all they invented the very first fire crackers, so they seem to be more careful than most, over 1,000 years experience!

Last NYE neighbours at the end of our street let off fireworks and there was a total fire ban in place … there is no cure for stupidity and I’m afraid human kind is becoming less intelligent with each passing year

W e had serious burns from fireworks in our state and they have since been banned domestically

People getting burnt and injured not using caution.Housing and trees catching fire etc etc etc. Leave it to the experts.

The rotten things were banned for a reason, unless it was done by licenced people who I expect would have insurance if things went awry. I know people reminisce about the old days, the fun, the bonfires, the cracker nights. If you had responsible parents you could enjoy these under supervision. I still remember being burned by a sparkler. And what about all those kids who had a hand or eye blown off. This rubbish has come back because of the migrants who import them illegally and sell them. Why isn't this picked up at customs? Just report it to police - in writing- with details. If something happens to your home or property, at least you can tackle your insurance.

some are going to do it anyway, with or without permission

Mum once said that her father ( my grandfather ) used dynamite to blow stumps out of the ground so he could farm. He would keep 1 stick aside from each box and on cracker night it was all up to the ground and he would blow stumps out in the dark.

I thing they are a waste of money and bad for the environment and bad for animals. They should be band all together. There is better use for the money.

In the Philippines it’s like WW3 had been declared. Go to a shopping centre and they sell all sizes. New Year’s Eve is when it happens and all night. Fireworks are now banned in Australia but the locals still get them and it’s on all night. It’s ok if organizations do it as a fund raiser

I would always think they would want to keep everyone safe at this time. Please be legal, protect everyone.

Guy Folks day was great when i was a kid so much fun building your guy to put in the middle of the fire with sky rockets in him

Not interested in fireworks at all, it was something we never had and I think it is a waste of money and not good for the environment. Surely the money could be used to perhaps help the homeless etc.

governments have spoilt our Guy Folks Day, use to be so much fun, now we have to rely on our Shire to put fireworks on special days only

I think we should all be allowed to own and use fireworks, it's very sad when the stupidy of a few controls what the majority would like to do. We used to love our Bonfire and Fireworks nights, I realize that in some areas where there are fire risks, maybe not to have fireworks. But, for the rest of us live and let live.

We had fire cracker night when i was much younger never had any injury because my parents where in control we had fun until it all got banned

When I was a child we did have a few fire works I was never really interested as they were money being burned, they were sold at various shops which have survived now they cannot sell them would not know where you can purchase them with so many other things to look lovely why bother & the display does not last very long anyway.

Where I live, people shoot off illegal fireworks year-round and it's a big nuisance. If you complain of Facebook pages, they call you a "Karen" and say that it's their right and their culture to shoot off fireworks and that they don't care about your dog, your kids or veterans. There are fires sometimes.

ALL PRIVATE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS SHOULD BE BANNED. ESP TODAY WHEN THERE ARE SO MANY FAMILIES ON THE BREAD LINE AND THEY SCARE THE HELL OUT OF ANIMALS.

No

No need for fireworks. All they do is cause noise, scare peoples pets and companions and the wildlife. We can do so much for with laser lights. It is such a waste of money at events where the money could be better spent on health and education

They can be dangerous and yes they are way to expensive but they do look lovely.

It is time they were banned, I hate the things and when I see how much money is spent of them around the world on New Years Eve and other times I find it obscene when people are starving and living on the streets

If they weren't manufactured and put out for public sale we wouldn't be having this discussion.

Since they are doing so much damage to the environment, our pets and wildlife they should be banned for good. There are far better and cheaper ways to have fun.

I don't fired fireworks is because they are too dangerous.

Not sure

They are plentiful here and are let off on many nights. Alas they frighten the hell out of the local dogs.

Cracker night when I was a kid was a lot of fun but some idiots spoilt it by being stupid and injuring themselves and others, so cracker night and the sale of fireworks was banned.

Fire Crackers where just so fun once, never had any problems. Unfortunately I wasn't allowed to use them anymore because of other peoples doings always going to the hospital and using up to much govenments money one day a year. I had to suffer by never getting to play with them anymore. It was not at all fare. not that interested in watching big fire crackers, it's about playing with fire crackers that makes the fun.

When i was young we celebrated Guy Fawkes night every year with fireworks...One of the highlights of the year...

The Northern Territory on cracker night been there, done that. We thought our dog was going to die. They have a curfew but it was ignored. 1am, 2am crackers were still going off. Yes Fireworks and crackers are different. I think in Canberra you can get crackers unless that has changed. Every where else they are banned. There was an article in the paper a long time ago where a man put his wife's ashes in some fire works ( he'd hired a licensed professional to do that.) His reason for doing it was his wife was the spark in his life and he wanted her to go with a bang of bright colours to match her personality. Plus the neighbours got to enjoy the display as well. They are dangerous in the wrong hands always best to get a pro.

an organized display now days as too many people are not trustworthy

They should be banned, forever!! Everywhere!

Fire crackers as opposed to Fireworks are 2 completely different kettle of fish and while both can be dangerous so can a simple car tire if you do not follow the directions and use it accordingly, if you overinflate it to the extreme you can kill yourself very quickly underinflate it and then try to drive that car and you're in the same boat a death waiting to happen. If you are silly enough to get a Mortar of any description and hold it in your hand to set it off you get exactly what you deserve but use it correctly you'll get a lovely sky display so if you are incapable of comprehending the instructions you are unsafe to use anything at all and should be placed into a position where you are incapable of harming yourself, a white long sleeved jacket that arms tie behind your back and medication that leaves you drooling down your chest is the best option for you individual were as everyone else is All Right to handle them. For instance I can have High Explosives at home and the Police can do nothing about them but if I was to have a Roman Candle they could jump on me although I have an Explosives License so it's perfectly All Right for me to have Jelynight Anfo and Detonators at home but a bit of Black Powder and some low grade chemicals is a crime. I know which is the more dangerous of the two and it's not the black powder. Edited 13-Jul-24 09:58am

FIRSTLY, YOU 'SET OFF' FIREWORKS, NOT 'PUT OFF'! SECONDLY, LIVE AND LET LIVE.....

Absolutely Not! That's how people lose appendages!

I am not a fan of fireworks. They're lovely but inexperience and idiocy creates problems.

Exactly! Live and F let Live!

WHY? JUST BECAUSE there are too many lazy people. There will always be accidents, next you will want drivers licences only to people you think should have them, THIS KIND of thinking is very dangerous. Fireworks have been around for centuries and less dangerous, than people who have narrow thinking.

I am old enough to remember when we had fireworks,fire crackers at home. I remember them being outlawed and having to have them removed from all residences due to accidents( mainly children) setting them off in local parks or using them for pranks. I love regulated fireworks displays. By councils/ city's as they usually are organised by professionals and all safety considerations are met. People where I live have set them off at home. I understand the ideology behind why,they are exciting,beautiful,they share it with their community. But living in a bushfire prone area I find it's a dangerous practise,especially I'm summer when this type of thing is most common. I have know people who have lost part of a finger,been burnt or started fires because of ill thought out or no planning involved in setting them off. Home made is even worse as I have seen those too. Best leave it to the pyrotechnics specialists. I also believe they are quite expensive now to purchase.

I would like to see fireworks only let off as organised display. There are too many idiots that have no thort for others that can currently let them off in NZ. The stress on animals can be horrendous. Laser lite type entertainment may be better- less noise, maybe less pollution

Firework should be band across the world. New technology for fireworks are a lot better. For example drones are being successful at displaying real like fireworks. It is safer as it won't cause fires and so on. Fireworks are horrible on domesticate animals and wild animals. My 2 dogs go crazy with fear when they hear fireworks. I feel for the animals that are outside during fireworks. Fireworks are plainly horrible. Some people are not responsible enough to handle them.

They should only be done by licensed people who know the dangers and how to use them safely

Public sale of fireworks should have been banned long ago. The majority of people (and the emergency services) want them banned, but stupid and greedy politicians don't listen, as usual. 😠

Hell. We grew up with them in the 1930's & no one was injured or property damaged The trouble today is that a lot of modern-day youths don't care for anyone but themselves.

I dont mind them for New Year and on Christmas Eve but thats it other then that no go

No fireworks for anyone big or small. Laser shows are cheaper and more environmentally friendly

yes

They aren't banned and won't be. And professional fireworks displays will still happen on occasions. Kids love them and they should not be denied fun.

Fireworks do not have to be. It's up to the government laws and not you or I to decide that.

Fireworks need to be in the hands of skilled professionals. It is definitely not a good idea for untrained people to handle fireworks. What happens if things go wrong?

They should be replaced with a lighted drone display. A nice show with no noise or pollution.Edited 13-Jul-24 07:24am

Debra D, TY, HAVE A GREAT TIME...

There are very clear warning labels on crackers and fireworks. They aren't sold to people under 18 in Australia.

Hahaha. Wait till we get " real fire works", if WW ever breaks out. Then you complainers will need to take some meds for your stress relief. If you cannot handle a bit of noise from fireworks then you lot are a bit precious and really weak as crap.

Enormous waste of family and community resources right off the bat, without looking at the needless air pollution, public fire risk and downstream medical costs to treat the inevitable injuries that will occur. Literally. Money up in smoke.Edited 13-Jul-24 07:03am

No humans were killed by fireworks In Australia for ages. And very rare. Never heard of any animals killed either.

Not looking too good for Biden, old Carol. Don't have a heart attack if he wins later this year. Haha

They should be banned except for professional displays. Too many idiot humans causing damage to property, maiming or killing animals including humans.Edited 15-Jul-24 04:21am

My husband is a Veteran with heart issues and two kinds of cancer, another neighbor is a Veteran of three wars, he has cancer all over, then another neighbor is bedfast and has a relative with severe cancer with her. We had an hour and a half of fireworks near us, with only one way in and one way out back here over a mile back into a dead end road. They put 36 of the loud ones off back to back, I could hear them sizzling in the tree tops and the law said they could do nothing about it even though it was past 11:00 at night. We have been having a severe drought here, grass is all brown and dead, and they still did this. It is very scary, we have a wild yard, the animals were terrified, there is not even a fire hydrant back here, the water company says the water lines are too small, and refuse to dig them up to put in new bigger lines.

I don't know the statistics of firework injuries. In this area, they are rare. Indeed one is too many, and could injure someone permanently. I'm not sure that the government can protect the general public There needs to be a Common Sense Law because that's the cause of a lot of accidents, aka as carelessness. Personally, I have little interest in fireworks. I know that's odd, but when I was dating a veteran with severe PTSD, I realized that they can cause flashbacks to veterans. It seems itonic to me that we celebrate winning a war by using gunpowder and loud blasts that veterans hate! After he told me this, I lost interest in fireworks, and thought people should consider veterans when putting them off. The last thing they need is the sound of firearms going off!!! That's how I currently feel, and I think we need to be more considerate of our veterans. They already are treated like second-class citizens and have little to no income or benefits for the sacrifices they've made. My b/f was a medic in Iran and Afghanistan, and saw the worst of the worst! He even told the dirt on our own soldiers. Our army is far from innocent, and soldiers are forced to do things that are truly unethical! Pray for peace worldwide! Don't vote for Trump and his 2025 Plan! Why is he acting like he's in control when he's nothing more than a lying convicted felon! Think about that statement. Did you ever think it would be acceptable for a felon to run for President and lead a cult and quote Hitler! He will do ANYTHING for power and kill whoever gets in his way! Even if he loses, we will be in deep crap by the MAGA party! Once he's in office, he will be the last president we ever have! I thought that and also heard others say that about the wannabe dictator! He has insulted our veterans, but would do nothing to that extent to help our country. He's too good to fight. You can't fight from a pedestal that people have put him on!

I think as well on a beach. it is to many things could happen

should be having it at the beach, facing the sea

America must have weak laws then. Fireworks if set properly don't cause issues with sparks.

I think it's fine if the people doing it are responsible and don't get foolish about

I don't celebrate holidays, but it is annoying, dangerous and a big clean up after neighbors set off fireworks, and then don't clean up after themselves. Sparks can land on roofs, trees and anything else in the area, and the after effect of paper trash sometimes can even be found in my yard. ;-(

Yes they should! I enjoyed it as a kid. Hahaha.Edited 13-Jul-24 05:34am

NO NE HOULD PUT OFF FIREWORK.

We used to hear fireworks somewhere near us every Friday night. Unfortunately it is too dangerous near residential communities.