CALGARY – As the Calgary Flames prepare to take on the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of NHL playoffs, the Calgary Fire Department is encouraging Flames fans to be safe during their hockey celebrations.
“Last week, we heard about someone setting off fireworks during playoff celebrations on the Red Mile,” said Carol Henke with the Calgary Fire Department. “Fireworks are illegal and are very dangerous, especially when set off in a large crowd and around flammable materials.
“The people in the crowd were placed at tremendous risk of injury or worse due to the poor choice of one individual.”
The fire department is working together with members of the Public Safety Task Force and Calgary’s bar and nightclub industry to ensure fans aren’t at risk no matter where in the city they are.
“We want everyone to have fun during the playoffs, and to do it safely,” said Henke.
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