Youth Camps Shut Down Early in Luxembourg Province for Setting Off Fireworks Amid Fire Risk

Several youth camps in Luxembourg province have been forced to end their activities early this past week due to participants disregarding critical fire safety regulations. At least three camps, including one from Mortsel, were shut down after organizers ignited fireworks, defying an explicit ban implemented because of the high risk of natural fires.

The province of Luxembourg is currently under a strict prohibition against open flames and fireworks due to persistent drought conditions. Despite these rules, a youth group camping in Porcheresse (Daverdisse) reportedly set off fireworks last Sunday. Similar violations were noted with a group from Oostakker (Ghent) camping in Hotton, and another group from Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher in Bastogne.

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At least 3 cases have been reported to us: 1 in Daverdisse, a 2nd in Bastogne and a 3rd in Hotton.

Following police confirmation of these breaches, local mayors mandated the premature closure of the affected camps. The decision aims to safeguard the surrounding vegetation and mitigate the risk of uncontrolled fires. While cooking fires are permitted under strict conditions, requiring constant supervision by an adult, adequate distance from dry vegetation, and the availability of firefighting equipment, the use of fireworks and open flames remains prohibited.

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He adds that there may be other camps that have been shut down without the province being informed.