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Monday morning, several cantons have decreed an absolute ban on fireworks and fireworks – the canton of St. Gallen also catching up. There is no general ban in the other cantons of Eastern Switzerland. But that could change in the next hours
1. August without fireworks: The canton of St. Gallen issues an absolute ban on fires. (Image: Keystone)
In the canton of St. Gallen, the absolute prohibition of fireworks and fireworks now applies until dismissal . The head of the Department of Security and Justice has reinforced the ban at the request of the cantonal executive, says a statement from the State Chancellery. It is now forbidden throughout the township area to light open fires and light fireworks. These include charcoal barbecues and the scrapping of cigarette butts and matches
Less rain than expected
On the one hand, weekend rush were shorter than expected. On the other hand, other communities have announced their intention to totally ban fireworks and fireworks. That is why the cantonal leadership team conducted a new assessment of the situation on Monday. This was done in consultation with the neighboring townships and the president of the St.Galler Association Presidents of the community and individual communities, he said in the message. The cantonal management has finally asked the head of the department of security and justice an absolute ban on fireworks and fireworks. He approved the application
This reinforced the existing prohibition. The prohibition of fireworks and fireworks is now valid throughout the canton, including in localities more than 200 meters away from the forest.
Special authorization for Rorschach
No rule without exception: The city of Rorschach is allowed 1. – Flaming fireworks ignite despite the ban on fire. The reason: The fireworks are fired on Lake Constance from a ship. According to officials, Rorschach has received a special permit from the canton – provided that the ship this time respects a greater distance than usual.
Prohibition of fire also in Thurgau and Appenzell (19659008) In Appenzell Ausserrhoden, the section meets "Drought" Monday afternoon for a briefing. "Then we will decide to issue a general fire ban," said Heinz Nigg, of the Office for Space and Forest. In the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, the Ratskanzlei informs on request that no general prohibition of fire and fireworks will be taken. The only thing that is still forbidden is the fire of fire in the forest and near the forest. The same is currently valid in Thurgau. The township, however, wants to inform Monday night of any tightening.
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