Pyrotechnic vendors are only allowed to sell their products starting December 26 to 31 at the designated areas identified by the city government.
In a press conference, City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the identified firecracker zones are the vacant lot in front of Vic Imperial Appliance Center on Iznart St. in the City Proper; Molo Plaza; Mandurriao Plaza fronting the police station; Jaro Plaza; and La Paz Plaza and Promenade.
In Arevalo, these areas are in the Quezon-JV Jocson Streets to Osmeña Street and the long stretch of Bonifacio and Yulo Streets.
Mabilog said they have identified 20 registered pyrotechnic cooperatives with 300 members in Arevalo district -known to be the capital area of fireworks in this city.
He stressed they already coordinated with them about safety precaution so that there will be less firecracker-related incidents in welcoming Christmas and New Year.
During the displaying and selling of pyrotechnics, vendors are required to have with them buckets of sand and pails of water in case of fire.
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