The use of fireworks is permitted within the Ostrobothnia Rescue Department’s area without a separate notification on 29 August 2026 from 6:00 PM to 12:00 midnight.

To ensure that everyone can enjoy the celebration and fireworks safely, we would like to remind you of the following:

1. Remember to protect your own eyes and those of others by wearing safety goggles.
2. Read the instructions for use carefully well before setting off any fireworks and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Emergency rockets may only be used in genuine emergency situations.
3. Use fireworks only in suitable locations, such as open areas or shorelines where there are no buildings or vehicles nearby.
4. Do not give fireworks to minors or intoxicated persons. Never aim fireworks at people, animals, vehicles, or buildings.
5. During a wildfire warning, the use of fireworks and open fires is prohibited.
6. Please dispose of used rockets, sticks, and other firework debris properly no later than the following day.
7. If a firework fails to ignite, leave it untouched for at least ten minutes. Do not attempt to relight it. Place the unfired firework in a bucket of water for 24 hours before disposing of it.

We wish everyone a safe weekend!