Concerned Territory residents have had enough of the dangerous private fireworks that are still allowed to be purchased and used annually on Territory Day.

The Northern Territory is the only jurisdiction in Australia that permits the use of private fireworks (on Territory Day only).

Private fireworks can burn down houses, frighten children and adults, cause bushfires, and terrify pets and wildlife.

Noise from fireworks can cause distress, especially as fireworks can sound like gunfire. The noise can also cause tinnitus and deafness, or aggravate a nervous condition.

People who suffer from asthma can experience discomfort and epileptics can experience seizures following fireworks displays.

When frightened by fireworks, horses and dogs have been known to injure themselves and others by running away, potentially causing accidents and damage to property.

On Territory Day 29 August 2021, between 6pm and 9pm, over 30 Facebook posts of either missing or found dogs across Darwin, Palmerston and Litchfield were posted and a handful of these dogs were injured.

These are just a snapshot of the missing dogs caused by private fireworks on this evening.

Chief Minister Michael Gunner, put a stop to the dangerous private fireworks on Territory Day.