Mulmur survey says don't regulate fireworks

by Trina Berlo

Mulmur council has received the results of a community fireworks survey and has voted to draft an amendment to the fire bylaw to prohibit fireworks use during periods of fire ban.

At its May 3 meeting, Mulmur council continued a discussion ongoing since 2021 about fireworks and their impact on people’s personal safety, the environment, wildlife, disturbances to neighouring properties, and potential fire hazards. Following significant discussion, council directed staff to draft an amendment to the fire bylaw to prohibit fireworks use during periods of fire ban, and supported enhanced education measures.

Until now, Mulmur Township has not had a bylaw regulating the use of fireworks.

Council has voted against a total ban but did vote to prohibit fireworks use during restricted periods, such as fire bans, and supported enhanced education measures through township communication channels and encourage residents to call the OPP non-emergency line to report disturbance caused by fireworks.

Mulmur council also voted to amend its noise