Tag: fireworks
Fireworks set fire to Andrea’s apartment: “Could hear the cats scratching at the door”
– I could hear them scratching at the door but couldn’t open it. It was very hard, he says. He had called 112 but was ordered to keep the door…
The trotting horse Anna Mix was frightened by fireworks – had to be euthanized
She earned over 15 million kroner and was one of Europe’s best trotting horses in her time – but after being frightened by New Year’s rockets, Anna Mix had to…
15-year-old Mikael Eid died from fireworks on New Year’s Eve in Södertälje: “Unbelievable”
Many have gathered to show their grief after the tragic event on New Year’s Eve where Mikael Eid and his family had gone from Norsborg to celebrate the new year…
14-year-old dead – injured by fireworks in Södertälje on New Year’s Eve
– The boy died on Saturday morning, says Daniel Wikdahl, the police’s press officer, to SVT. After the incident, the police drew up a report of aggravated assault causing bodily…
Dog Bella died from fireworks: ‘Terrible end’
Around New Year, many dogs and other animals run away because they are frightened by the fireworks. Many of these never come back. Bella the dog disappeared on New Year’s…
Mayor Fröhlich was the first to approach a fireworks victim: ‘So badly damaged, just terrible’
No municipal but national ban, heavy penalties for possession A ban per municipality alone will not help, says Fröhlich. “It doesn’t make much difference if you can buy it everywhere.…
Fireworks ban: why it does not work immediately
Response from the municipality of Utrecht “We do not expect that no fireworks will be lit at all during this New Year’s Eve. It remains to be seen how much…
Several dead from homemade fireworks
– We assume that he ignited a homemade firework, says Morten Schultz, chief physician in Odense, to Danish TV2. – It has exploded right up in his face. He suffered…
New Year’s Eve in Utrecht: from light show and fireworks to car fires in Kanaleneiland
Province of Utrecht – 2025 is officially a few hours old. A lot happened in the province of Utrecht in those hours. Many oliebollen were consumed, fireworks were lit and…
Despite ban on many fireworks in Utrecht, ‘difficult to give up an old habit’
“I find it very pleasant,” says Renate. “I don’t like fireworks, so I’m happy with this option.” Together with Tyrone she celebrates New Year’s Eve in Utrecht. Tyrone sits in…