HUMBER BAY residents are outraged by fireworks being set off from a high-rise balcony. File photo.
Social media are buzzing with outrage over a video that surfaced showing fireworks being discharged from a 12-floor balcony of a Humber Bay Shores high-rise condo.
THE FIREWORKS were captured from the 12 floor of this building. Stock photo.
The video shows a loud and lengthy blast of fireworks being shot off last weekend against the walls and ceilings of a balcony of Nautilus at Waterview highrise condo, at 16 Brookers Lane.
The so-called ‘balcony fireworks’ lit up the night and could be seen for a distance.
The footage has been forwarded to building and city officials who have launched an investigation.
The footage was photographed and posted online by Nicola Campbell who was standing on her balcony when the fireworks was set off at a neighbouring condo.
“What a silly, dangerous thing this fireworks display was,” says Campbell. “It was the third one on that balcony but the first I was able to capture on video.”
The images sparked outrage from area tenants who are already complaining to city officials and police about fireworks being set alit at all hours of the night from balconies, some aimed at people or pets on the ground.
“I would let the building manager know for sure, not only are they putting themselves in danger but other innocents too,” wrote Rossetta Patrone. “ No common sense”
Resident Bernie Lavigne wrote that the incident ‘reminds me of “Chair Girl,” who was found guilty of throwing a chair off a downtown condo.
“The neighbours immediately around them must have been ecstatic,” fumed another.
“How can people be so ignorant,” asked Ian Marsh.
“This is ridiculous and these people should be charged,” said Brad Jurik.
Steven Lentini noted that “we aren’t allowed smoking nor BBQ here but no condo rules about balcony fireworks.”
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