Weather: Dachau cancels folk festival fireworks due to drought

The city of Dachau has canceled the fireworks display scheduled for the closing of its folk festival on Sunday evening due to persistent dry weather conditions.

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Setting off fireworks would be irresponsible this week.

Officials stated that setting off fireworks would be irresponsible given the ongoing drought. This marks the second cancellation, as the spectacle was also absent on its originally planned date the previous Thursday. The city cited the need for responsible action in the face of the dry spell.

Meanwhile, other towns in Bavaria are also evaluating their own fireworks plans. In Neumarkt, a decision on whether the Jura folk festival's fireworks will proceed on Monday evening will be made Monday morning. Mayor Markus Ochsenkühn noted that while rain is forecast, significant rainfall is needed by Monday for the event to go ahead. In contrast, Straubing plans to proceed with its folk festival fireworks on Monday evening, with organizers thanking the fire department for ensuring safety measures were in place.

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But it is clear that significant rainfall amounts are needed by Monday.

Reports also indicate that fireworks displays were canceled last week in Dorfen and Thierhaupten. The situation highlights the challenges authorities face in balancing traditional festivities with public safety concerns during periods of high fire risk.

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