3 w. ago 'Stronger penalties': City looking at ways to crack down harder on people using illegal fireworks

"I'm increasingly concerned with people's disregard and behaviour around arson and fire"

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3 w. ago Complaints pile up over Diwali fireworks outside allowed hours

Thirty-one complaints were submitted between Monday and Wednesday, city staff said.

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3 w. ago 'They're a problem': Three men charged with arson after two houses damaged by fireworks from Diwali celebrations

"It doesn't matter if its Diwali, New Years Eve or Canada Day. Fireworks safety has to be there. In my mind, the city, with this being an issue, I'm not sure why they're not planning a more controlled event"

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3 w. ago 'They're a problem': Diwali fireworks damage two houses in south Edmonton, three charged with arson

"It doesn't matter if its Diwali, New Years Eve or Canada Day. Fireworks safety has to be there. In my mind, the city, with this being an issue, I'm not sure why they're not planning a more controlled event"

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3 w. ago Police crack down on Diwali fireworks as pyrotechnics ignite blazes

Between Monday and Wednesday, city police said they received 167 fireworks complaints

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3 w. ago Diwali fireworks safety stressed after 2 Edmonton townhomes heavily damaged

Some townhomes in southeast Edmonton were damaged and a vehicle in a garage destroyed in a blaze Monday that officials said was sparked by Diwali fireworks.

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