Bonfire Night Safety

Firework night is a great time to enjoy fireworks, sparklers and a bonfire party with family and friends. However it’s also a time of year where people can get serious injuries. Read our safety guide and make sure your family and friends are safe while having a good time.

Firework Facts-

Fireworks can travel at a speed of 150mph, the same speed as some aeroplanes and supercars!!

Three sparklers burning together will have the same heat as a blowtorch used to join metal.

It is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under the age of 18.

Throwing a firework is a criminal offence and you can be fined up to £5000 for doing so.

In recent years there has been up to 990 injuries caused by fireworks in October and November.

Firework Safety

Only buy fireworks that carry the CE mark.

Light the firework at arm’s length with a taper and stand well back.

Never return to a firework once it’s lit.

Direct any rocket fireworks away from people and buildings.

Make sure to read all the instructions provided with the fireworks and follow them correctly.

Keep fireworks away from naked flames.

Sparkler Safety

Never give a sparkler to a person under 5

Always hold sparklers at arm’s length while they are being lit.

Only hold one sparkler at a time.

Do not wave sparklers close to other people.

Do not hold a baby and hold a sparkler at the same time.

Always hold a sparkler horizontally and away from your face.

Always wear gloves when handling sparklers, to protect your hands.

When the sparkler goes out, be sure to put it in a bucket of cold water.

Bonfire Safety

Appoint one person in charge of the bonfire.

Children should be supervised at all times.

Never pour petrol or paraffin onto a bonfire- it’s safer to use fire lighters.

Keep a bucket of water close by in case on an accident or emergency.

Make sure to tie back long hair and not wear loose clothing.

Choose a site away from wooden fences and sheds.