If Celebrating Fireworks this Evening

If Celebrating Fireworks this Evening

Firework Safety Tips 

• Only buy fireworks with a CE mark. 

• Light fireworks at arm's length using a taper, stand well back, and never return to a lit firework. 

• Never throw fireworks or put them in your pockets or clothing. 

• Light sparklers one at a time while wearing gloves, and place used sparklers in a bucket of water. 

• Never give sparklers to children under five years old. 

• Keep your pets indoors throughout the evening. 

• It is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under the age of 18 or to set off fireworks in a public place. 

• Respect your neighbours. Do not let off fireworks late at night and remember that there are laws in place to protect the public. Bonfire Safety 

• Build your bonfire well clear of buildings, garden sheds, fences, and hedges. 

• Never use flammable liquids to start a bonfire, and never burn dangerous items such as aerosol cans, paint tins, foam furniture, or batteries. 

• Do not leave bonfires unattended. An adult should supervise the bonfire until it has burnt out. If it must be left, damp it down thoroughly with plenty of water. 

• Always keep a bucket of water or a hosepipe nearby in case of fire. 

• Check the weather and avoid lighting bonfires in high winds. Fireworks and the Law It is an offence for anyone under the age of 18 to possess fireworks in a public place. It is also an offence for anyone, other than a firework professional, to possess professional display fireworks. 

• Police have the power to issue fixed penalty notices to anyone under the age of 18 who is caught with fireworks in a public place.

 • It is illegal to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am. On 5 November, displays can continue until midnight. On certain occasions, including New Year's Eve, Diwali, and Chinese New Year, fireworks can be set off until 1am.