A reader took these pictures this afternoon, showing preparations for the letting off of fireworks on the beach at Birzebbuga.

People were swimming or sunbathing close by and there were no warning signs other than red flags, he said.

Wires were attached to the firing tubes and there were some fire extinguishers.

mynews@timesofmalta.com

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