Dortmund.
The city and police are arming themselves for the turn of the year in Dortmund with mobile guards and emergency services in the no-gun zones.
This year there are fewer prohibited zones for New Year’s fireworks in Dortmund than in previous years. But as usual, firecrackers are banned in two areas: at the main station and in the city center.
The police want to be out and about in these areas openly, but also covertly, the city and the police say. The city guard on Brüderweg is manned from 8 p.m. In addition, so-called “Mobile Guards” on duty: two from the city of Dortmund and one from the police. These can be found in the area of the Katharinentreppe and in the area of the Reinoldikirche.
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The first no-gun zone: Area Königswall 16 to 44 including the station forecourt, Platz der Deutschen Unity, Max-von-der-Grün-Platz 1 to 7, Freistuhl/corner of Königswall, Katharinenstrasse, Kampstrasse 42 to 80, Petrikirchhof, Westenhellweg 67 to 75.
The second no-gun zone: Area Leeds Place, Brückstrasse between Leeds Place and Hohe Luft, Reinoldistrasse 1 to 7, Kampstrasse 1 to 5, Friedhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, Brüderweg 1 to 3, Kleppingstrasse 1 to 4, Marienkirchhof, Schuhhof, Markt 1 bis 13, Westenhellweg 1 to 2, Ostenhellweg 1 to 19.
The city of Dortmund would prefer it if no firecrackers were lit at all. But for those who don’t want to do without them, the Dortmund fire brigade has some safety instructions:
- Use New Year’s Eve fireworks with BAM approval (Federal Office for Materials Research and Testing; www.bam.de); no gray or cheap imports.
- close doors and windows. Remove combustible objects from balconies.
Do not relight duds
- Light fireworks only outdoors. Use a fireproof base for special table fireworks.
- Always launch missiles vertically. Tip: Use a tall bottle for this, for example in a bottle crate. Never launch rockets by hand.
- Ignite firecrackers on the ground and quickly move away. Throw away the primer with the marking surface immediately after it has ignited. Never aim firecrackers at people or animals and always keep a safe distance.
- Beware of duds. Do not ignite this a second time. Wait about five minutes and then pour over the water (prepared).
- Especially watch out for children every second. Protect children with suitable clothing (cotton) and suitable goggles.
Also read: Police expect a wild New Year’s Eve in NRW. (YesK)
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