17/08/2026
Further to the statements being made about the continuation of the Weymouth fireworks this evening, DWFRS would like to clarify the following:
We do not have authority to make decisions for event organisers. We can only advise.
We were asked for an opinion about the fireworks event, and said in our reply email: "We (DWFRS) cannot advise other than in support of the national alert and would advise that landowners and event organisers take all steps to reduce the risk of wildfires. This includes the use of bbqs, firepits, naked flame (e.g. candles) and fireworks."