Fireworks bylaw to be enforced in London, Ont.: city

A file image of backyard fireworks.

The City of London is reminding residents who are planning backyard fireworks on Canada Day to adhere to the Fireworks Bylaw and keep safety top of mind.

City Council has permitted backyard fireworks for Canada Day celebrations on Wednesday, July 1, between dusk and 11 p.m.

The city is reminding Londoners that fireworks are not permitted to be discharged into city parks or streets. Municipal law enforcement officers and fire prevention inspectors will be out in the community enforcing municipal bylaws.

City officials say there are many safety tips and precautions that Londoners can follow to minimize the risk of burns or fires from fireworks:

• Fireworks should only be handled and discharged by adults who are aware of the hazards and essential safety precautions
• Always keep a water hose or pail of water close by when discharging fireworks
• Light only one firework at a time and only when they are on the ground
• For dud fireworks, it is best to wait 30 minutes and soak them in a bucket of water

Londoners are encouraged to review more fireworks safety tips available on the City’s Fireworks webpage. In the event of a fire or personal injury that requires immediate attention, call 911.

To register a complaint regarding fireworks, please contact the London Police Service non-emergency line at 519-661-5670. Police will triage the call and either attend themselves or refer the matter to Municipal Law Enforcement for response.