Bonfire Safety
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We want to equip you with the information to keep you and your families safe while enjoying your at-home celebrations. Follow our guide and enjoy your celebrations safely. Don’t let one night leave you scarred for life.

If you are considering your event at home, make sure you let your neighbors know so that they can prepare themselves or their pets appropriately.

Don't...

  • Burn aerosols, tyres, canisters, or anything containing foam or paint – many produce toxic fumes and some containers may explode, causing injury.
  • Throw fireworks into the fire.
  • Leave the bonfire unattended, even for a short while.

Do...

  • Think carefully about where you place your bonfire, how you will keep it under control, and how you'll ensure family and friends are safe around flames.
  • Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby in case of emergencies.
  • Keep children and pets away from the bonfire.  
Firework & Sparkler Safety
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If you are considering your own fire work display event at home, make sure you let your neighbors know so that they can prepare themselves or their pets appropriately.

Here are our top do's and don'ts to celebrate at home, safely:

Don't...

  • Drink alcohol if setting off fireworks.
  • Put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.
  • Go near a firework that has been lit – even if it hasn’t gone off it could still explode. 
  • Leave children unsupervised.
  • Buy fireworks that ARE NOT CE marked.
  • Give sparklers to children under 5, even if they are supervised. 
  • Throw sparklers on the floor, instead have a bucket of water ready to dispose of them, safely. 
  • Light your sparkler from a bonfire.

Do...

  • Stand well back. 
  • Keep pets indoors. 
  • Keep fireworks in a closed box in a dry area. 
  • Light at arm’s length, using a taper. 
  • Follow the instructions on each firework.
  • Light sparklers one at a time, and wear gloves.
  • Keep sparklers, lit or put out, away from rubbish or piles of leaves. 

Halloween Safety

Follow our safety advice to protect yourself and your family at Halloween.

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Consequences and Nuisance

Any anti-social behaviour should be reported to the Police.

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Campaign Assets

Download our #BonfireSafe and #ScareSafe Halloween assets here.

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