Fireworks regulations Vosges (88), France

Regime in force

Prefectural regime of département Vosges (88)

Permanent rule, tightened in season

All year round — tightened from 15 March to 30 September, every year · Order of 19 June 2026

« Arrêté préfectoral n°172/2026 relatif à l'emploi du feu (prévention incendie de forêt) »

The order expressly provides an exemption for declared professional fireworks displays.

Verified on 23 August 2026 · Source

Summary of the order (French original)

Allumage et port du feu interdits en forêt et à moins de 200 m du 15 mars au 30 septembre ; brûlage des déchets verts interdit toute l'année. Arrêtés artifices récurrents lors des événements (les organisateurs de spectacles pyrotechniques déclarés demeurent exclus des restrictions) ; une interdiction sécheresse a couvert TOUS les tirs, spectacles compris, jusqu'au 01/09/2026.

Grand Est

Ardennes (08)Aube (10)Marne (51)Haute-Marne (52)Meurthe-et-Moselle (54)Meuse (55)Moselle (57)Bas-Rhin (67)Haut-Rhin (68)

Frequently asked questions

Can a professional display go ahead in Vosges during a ban?

It depends on the order: some expressly exempt declared professional displays, others require a case-by-case request, others mention no exemption. The transcription above says which; the préfecture decides.

Which declaration is filed for a fireworks display in Vosges?

For a show using F4 or T2 articles, or more than 35 kg of net explosive content, the CERFA 14098 is filed with the préfecture and the town hall at least one month ahead. PyroDesk pre-fills it from the job file.

How can I be warned of a new order in Vosges?

PyroDesk scans the prefectural websites of all 101 départements every night and alerts the accounts concerned when an order affects their firing dates.