Firework Bans Across French Departments for Fête Nationale 2025
Firework restrictions have been enacted for the Fête Nationale 2025 due to fire risk across various French departments.
Key Points
- • Yvelines bans fireworks from July 11 to 15, 2025.
- • Charente-Maritime under severe fire risk alert; bans all fireworks except sea-launched.
- • Communities can postpone displays with administrative updates.
- • Authorities mobilized to ensure compliance and safety.
As France prepares for the Fête Nationale celebrations, several departments have implemented strict firework and pyrotechnic device restrictions in light of heightened fire risks. In the Yvelines, a prefectural decree prohibits the purchase, sale, transport, and use of fireworks from July 11 at 6 PM until July 15 at 8 AM. This directive aims to prevent incidents and maintain public safety, and includes all types of consumer fireworks, though exceptions are made for authorized organized pyrotechnic displays. Furthermore, the transport of flammable domestic fuels is also banned during this period, unless in emergencies and with police permission (Source ID: 11705).
Similarly, Charente-Maritime is under a severe fire risk alert until July 13. Prefect Brice Blondel has invoked a decree that bans all fireworks and pyrotechnic displays, except those launched from the sea or shore, as part of fire prevention measures. Communities in Charente-Maritime can postpone their planned fireworks displays through a simple administrative update (Source ID: 11712).
Both prefectures urge the public to adhere to these restrictions and report any violations, emphasizing collective responsibility to ensure safety during this major national holiday. The authorities will have additional forces on the ground to enforce these bans and maintain order in the communities.