“The vegetation in this area is mainly scrub, which is very quick to burn when dry.
“It only takes one spark from a firework for a devastating wildfire to start.”
In the past two weeks, there have been two fires caused by fireworks, one near Pauanui and the other near Port Jackson.
“As visitors arrive to spend their summer holidays in the Coromandel, the area will see an increase of about 80,000 people,” Trim said.
“We want to make sure everybody knows to enjoy our public fireworks displays instead of lighting their own.
“Let’s all do our part to protect this beautiful part of our country.”
The Coromandel Zone was already in a restricted fire season, meaning you need a permit approved by Fire and Emergency for most open-air fires, which you can apply for on www.checkitsalright.nz