As firework season begins, we ask Birmingham locals whether they see fireworks as harmless fun or if the risks, such as injuries and the distress caused to pets and wildlife, outweigh the enjoyment. Would they support a ban, or should fireworks remain part of garden celebrations? We also explore opinions on whether fireworks should be restricted to organised events. Join us for today’s vox pop!
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00:00Nah, it's harmless fun. Fireworks are a way of celebrating, you know what I mean?
00:04It's been around for God knows how long. And, you know, weddings, birthday parties, celebrations.
00:10Fireworks, you know, you blast a few fireworks, everyone's happy, making your videos, you know what I mean?
00:15There's no point, like, it's harmless. You're not harming anyone.
00:19Erm, I like fireworks. I miss, I don't think there's one bonfire in the whole of the West Midlands anymore.
00:27I think there's organised firework displays, but there's one by me, Edge Baston.
00:32But I don't think there's, I think the last kind of big bonfire was probably over ten years ago now.
00:37I used to go to Pike Pays Park, which was a massive one, really, really huge one.
00:42But yeah, I don't mind fireworks. I can't say I have any massive issues with fireworks.
00:47Yeah, I think there's probably less fireworks shops now than I remember when I was 20 years ago.
00:52I remember them on every street corner, but not so much now, to be honest. So I've got no issue with them.