Illegal firecracker use may be down in the city thanks to wet weather, but the Vancouver Fire Department will still be vigilant leading up to Halloween.
Captain Gabe Roder says the only night it is legal to set off fireworks is October 31st.
He says even though there aren’t check-points at Vancouver borders, anyone caught without a permit, or setting off fireworks before Halloween will have their products confiscated.
“Our other concern is the fact you can buy dangerous illegal fireworks on the internet. And we’re asking people to be very cautious. You don’t know what you’re buying when you’re buying things on the internet and they’re extremely dangerous.”
And Roder says vendors caught selling to minors or those without a permit could face fines up to ten thousand dollars.
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