No fireworks show in Hasselt due to strong wind, uncertain even in other cities

No fireworks show in Hasselt due to strong wind, uncertain even in other cities

On Friday evening, the city council of Hasselt decided to cancel the fireworks spectacle that was scheduled to kick off the new year. In other cities, it is not yet certain whether the end-of-year fireworks will continue. The reason is the expected strong gusts of wind and rain.

First city cancels end-of-year fireworks due to squalls, even very uncertain in other places

The end-of-year fireworks are in danger of being canceled at various parts of the country. The heavy winds threaten to pose a safety risk. The emergency number 1722 has been activated.