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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
Matthew Lindsay

Norsk pyro Norsk party: How Norway has pioneered safe pyrotechnic areas in stadiums

THE football matches which are played across Norway this weekend will, like so many games in Europe, see a number of the fans in attendance set off flares and smoke bombs in an attempt to enhance the atmosphere.

Unlike in other countries across the continent, though, there will be no frantic attempts made by the police or security staff present inside the ground to apprehend those responsible and extinguish the devices.

Nor will there be any concerns about the physical wellbeing of the spectators in the surrounding vicinity or fears about a fire being inadvertently started.

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