Attend organised bonfire event says Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
UK firefighters typically attend around 50% more fires at this time than on nights of the year
Local firefighters are urging bonfire fans to enjoy them as part of an organised display, tomorrow.
Official figures show there's been a 42% rise in fireworks-related fire over the last year in the UK.
UK firefighters typically attend around 50% more fires at this time than on nights of the year.
"Fireworks can be dangerous"
Llio Knight-Griffith, Home Fire Safety Manager at Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, said:
"We know lots of people look forward to celebrating Bonfire Night and we'd just like to make sure they do that as safely as possible.
"Going to an organised public display makes it easier and safer for everyone - and they can be great community events. Fireworks can be dangerous - and we have seen displays in people's gardens which sometimes lead to accidents and fires that could easily have been avoided."
Advice if you do hold your own fireworks display:
-Only buy fireworks from a reputable retailer
-Only buy fireworks with a CE mark and make sure the box is sealed
F-ollow instructions on how to use the fireworks carefully
-Never ever go back to a lit firework
-Never throw fireworks
-Always supervise children around fireworks
-Build bonfires away from flammable materials such as fences, sheds use trees
-Use only dry and suitable materials for burning
-Don't light your bonfire with petrol
-Keep a hose or a bucket of water nearby
-Remember not to give sparklers to children under five and ensure anyone using a sparkler
-Wears gloves and puts the sparkler hot end down into a bucket of water or sand when it has burnt out.