There's nothing better on Bonfire Night than gathering in a field with your friends and family with some toffee apples and a big fire, watching some brilliant fireworks.
But accidents can happen, especially around explosives and fire... Follow these 14 safety tips and have a Bonfire Night with no nasty accidents!
- Never go back to a lit firework - even if it hasn't gone off it could still explode.
- Never throw fireworks or put them in your pocket.
- Don't drink alcohol if you're setting off fireworks.
- Store fireworks in a closed box and take them out one at a time.
- Keep a bucket of water nearby.
- Use a torch to read the instructions of the back of each firework - never a naked flame.
- Light fireworks at arm's length.
- Make sure everyone stands well back.
- Always supervise children around fireworks and never give sparklers to children under five.
- Light sparklers one at a time wearing gloves.
- Keep pets indoors.
- Take care around open flames such as bonfire and barbecues.
- Keep bonfires away from things that may catch fire.
- Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114 (the British Standard for the safety of fireworks) or the CE marking (showing they conform to European safety standards).
All you need to know about Bonfire Night!
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