City of Brampton issues advisory on use of short range fireworks marking Diwali.

Diwali, best known as Festival Of lights is one of four approved holidays a year when short-range fireworks are allowed on private property, without the need for a permit.

Diwali is going to be celebrated  on October 18 and October 19 this year and the City of Brampton wants residents to celebrate safely.Only short range fireworks (that tend to travel less than three metres i.e. 10 feet) are allowed.All other rocket-type fireworks are banned in Brampton.

Residents are reminded that fireworks are not allowed to be used on the street, sidewalks, within City parks or on municipal or school properties.

Issuing advisory using Fireworks safely, City of Brampton states

When using short-range fireworks on your property, you must follow these safety precautions:

You must have a container of water or a hose line that’s filled with water available to extinguish fireworks

You must never light a firework or hold a lit firework in your hand, other than a sparkler

After using sparklers, place them in a container of water to fully cool before disposal

Allow all fireworks to fully cool before disposal