A declaration by Sarnia fire Chief Bryan Van Gaver will allow private fireworks displays in the city during the celebration of Diwali Nov. 12.
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Van Gaver has declared Nov. 12 a “special occasion day” under Sarnia’s fireworks by law permitting private displays on private property from dusk to 11 pm that day, the day before and the day after.
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The declaration also permits fireworks sales on the special occasion day and seven days preceding, Sarnia Fire Rescue Services said in a release.
Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a widely celebrated Hindu holiday.
The word Diwali derives from Sanskrit and means “a row of lights.” Festivities include the illumination of lights, candles, firecrackers and clay lamps to symbolize the victory of good over evil, inner light over spiritual darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
Information about Sarnia’s fireworks bylaw can be found online at sarnia.ca/fireworks-by-law.
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