Explaining Why Fireworks & Firecrackers Are Banned in Singapore (opens in new tab)

Business Enquiries: The Blue Cats' Instagram: -------- Singapore’s strict stance on fireworks comes from a long history of fires, injuries and deaths linked to their use\. In 1968, rocket-type fireworks alone caused about one-third of the 150 fires reported during Chinese New Year\. During Chinese New Year in 1970, reckless use of firecrackers killed six people and injured more than 60 others, which led to a partial ban in March that year\. Even after that, illegal use continued\. During Ch...