Be safe this Bonfire Night

Celebrate safely this bonfire night by following our top ten tips:

  1. Site your bonfire well away from houses, garages, sheds, fences, overhead cables, trees and shrubs and always away from fireworks.
  2. Never use flammable liquids - paraffin or petrol - to light the fire.
  3. Before lighting the fire check that no pets or children are hiding inside it.
  4. Keep everyone away from the fire - especially children, who must be supervised all the time.
  5. In case of an emergency, keep buckets of water, the garden hose or a fire extinguisher ready.
  6. Make sure your fireworks conform to British Standard BS7114.
  7. Keep fireworks in a closed box and use them one at a time.
  8. Light the firework at arm's length with a taper and stand well back.
  9. Never return to a firework once it has been lit.
  10. Keep pets indoors.

Remember: You could also enjoy one of the official firework displays or bonfire events organised by your local council.