Fireworks and strong gusts of wind, a dangerous combination: ‘Think about whether you want to light it now’

Strong gusts of wind will give New Year’s Eve a turbulent character, which poses risks for people lighting fireworks and for bystanders. According to Martijntje Bakker, director of VeiligheidNL, people should think carefully about whether it is wise to start shooting in these circumstances. “With such wind, fireworks can make strange movements.”

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