“Everyone is getting ready for a night’s sleep, this kind of paper lantern landed in the yard and was still glowing. Next to the cars. “When you saw it, a burning object in the yard just falls. Not close to the guest house. The nearest neighbors are also a few kilometers away from us.
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The SFRS points out that there are no separate statistics on cases where fires have started directly from burning air lanterns, but emphasize that the use of such tools is very dangerous.
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“The SFRS is clearly of the opinion that such lanterns are dangerous and should be banned from spreading at all. Because it is uncontrolled burning, you ignite and fire it and do not know where it can always fly. It will not always sit right in your area. in another, “explains Artūrs Umulis, Commander of the Ogre Division of the SFRS.
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Several years ago, the Consumer Rights Protection Center (CRPC) together with firefighters carried out an experiment to check how controllable air lanterns are. And in the light of the results, it was suggested that they be banned from trade. However, the encouragement remained in the corridors of the ministries.
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“Such bans exist in some countries. They have been around for some time. Admittedly, we also relied on the basis of which we banned in Latvia. But why there is no such ban in other countries and in Latvia – precisely because there is no it makes sense if this cross – border trade is possible here, “explains Sanita Gertmane, Head of the CRPC Consumer Support, Public Information and Communication Department.
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The responsible services point out that air lanterns at events can be replaced by other entertainment programs and, as far as possible, it is desirable to use a service provided under the guidance of professionals.
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