A community has reacted to fireworks being banned in Glasgow during Bonfire Night.
Pollokshields residents shared their thoughts on the Southside area becoming the first Firework Control Zone (FCZ) in the city.
This means the use of fireworks, except sparklers, will be prohibited from Friday, November 1 to Sunday, November 10.
The ban covers both public and private spaces, including gardens, after being approved by a review panel consisting of council, police and fire service officials.
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Claire Clasper, 41, said: “I think the ban is a good thing because fireworks are so dangerous, I have had bad experiences in Pollokshields with them.
“I work in a doctors surgery office and we have had people chuck them at the building, it was really scary.
“It seems to always be young boys who ruin it for everyone, I don’t know how they can afford so many of them.”
Margaret Cainey, 59, said: “I am happy they have banned the fireworks, they are really dangerous.
“They start setting them off during the day, you can hear them constantly while you are trying to work. I am worried that young ones will still get them somehow.”
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Melone Higgs, 49, said: “I think fireworks are so dangerous and around here I have seen people let them loose in the street.
“If you are walking down a dark street sometimes one can just go off at you at any time. They do it during the day as well when you don’t even get the effect of the fireworks. I agree this area is particularly bad for them.”
Sajid Hussain, 64, owner of Halal of Kebab said: “The fireworks are dangerous for the public and shops. Some young people do not use them properly.
“Once someone threw a firework in my shop, luckily there were no customers in and we were beyond the counter but that could have ended very badly.
"I welcome the ban.”
Eve Tucker, 73, “The fireworks are very bad because the youngsters throw them at passing cars and even ring doorbells and set them off at people.
“I dread this time of year, they go off at every hour. I also fear for my granddaughter's pets. They are terrified. It is not fair. I am excited for the ban. Why burn money on fireworks?”
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Saniya Khurshid, 31, said: “I think the ban is great, they used to start off really early and cause a big racket in a condensed area.
“I think the ban is absolutely deserved in Pollokshields, it has been a really big problem here.
“It is mostly young people going out doing stupid things, they think no one will do anything about it. I hope there is a follow up and consequences for this behaviour now.”
Rimsha Javid, 25, said: “I am relieved that the ban has come in. It is mostly young guys that misuse fireworks.
“It is so annoying and dangerous, I hope this changes things in the area to make it safer.”
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