This year, the sky over Ain will stay dark on the evening of July 14th. Due to a "severe" fire risk, the Ain prefecture has decided to completely ban fireworks across the entire department. This measure is part of a broader order that also prohibits burning vegetation, wildfires, ground barbecues, and the use of pyrotechnic items. It's a drastic decision prompted by the increasing number of fires that firefighters face on a daily basis.
In Rhône, each municipality will have to decide
Around Lyon, the rules are less strict, but caution is still essential. In Rhône, fireworks are not automatically banned: each mayor will need to decide whether to allow them based on weather conditions. The prefecture is guided by the "3 times 30" rule: a temperature above 30 °C, wind exceeding 30 km/h, and a humidity level below 30% create a particularly risky combination.
fire risk. For now, the festivities are still on in Lyon.The same trend is observed in Loire, where communities are strongly encouraged to cancel their firework displays. In Drôme and Ardèche, the situation is also being closely monitored.
Cancelations are piling up across France
Some municipalities didn't wait for official guidelines to take action. This is particularly true for Chabeuil, in Drôme, where the mayor chose to cancel the fireworks to avoid putting additional pressure on emergency services that are already stretched thin. However, festivities, concerts, and meals are still being held. With just a few days to go until July 14th, the list of cancelations continues to grow all over France. While the national holiday celebrations will still take place, the traditional grand finales may be much rarer this year.
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.source : France Info