Australian RFS has announced a total fire ban in the state of New South Wales with the exception of the fireworks show at the Port of Sydney.
Therefore, a handful of municipalities have also decided to completely cancel or postpone their fireworks show.
John Barilaro, Deputy Prime Minister of the State of New South Wales, expresses his criticism of the decision on social media: “The risk is too great and we must respect our exhausted RFS volunteers. If regional areas have received a ban on fireworks, then let's not have two classes of citizens. We are all in this crisis together. "
But City of Sydney spokeswoman Tanya Goldberg said the region's council is adamant that the event should take place, reports The Guardian.
- Suspending would seriously hurt companies in Sydney, especially during a weaker season for retail. It would also ruin the plans for tens of thousands of people from all over the country and from abroad, she tells The Guardian.