Majority of Austrians Enjoy Fireworks

Surprising result of the survey: Only nine percent prefer to personally ignite fireworks - mainly these are men and the age group of 14 to 19 year olds.

15 Percent Have Already Experienced Damage from Fireworks

About a quarter believe that this should only be allowed to professional pyrotechnicians. And 15 percent of respondents claim that they have already experienced damage from fireworks - either to their own body or in the form of property damage. 3.6 percent were slightly injured, in three percent a person from the same household suffered injuries. In as many cases, property damage occurred, in two percent their car was affected, in another two percent it was the house or apartment. Conversely, seven percent have once injured themselves or someone else or damaged something. The risk of injury is a reason for 18 percent to advocate for a general ban on fireworks. 31 percent would abolish it out of consideration for domestic and wild animals, a quarter due to environmental pollution and 18 percent because of the noise. Especially the older ones (from 50 years) are opponents of the rockets and firecrackers.

(APA/red)

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