We would always recommend attending a organised display rather than doing your own fireworks, as this greatly reduces the risk of harm.

However, if you are organinsng a  fireworks display at your home please follow this advice:

• Store fireworks in a sealed box
• Do not drink alcohol if setting off fireworks
• Follow the instructions on each firework
• Stand well back when the firework has been lit and ensure others are far back as well
• Never go back to a firework that has already been lit
• Keep a bucket of water nearby
• Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them
• Keep pets indoors

If you are using sparklers, make sure you wear gloves and have a bucket of water nearby to put them in when you have finished. Never let children use sparklers unaccompanied.

Organising a firework display?

Guidance on organising large firework displays

Guidance on organising small firework displays

Bonfires

• Build bonfires well clear of buildings, fences, and hedges
• Never use flammable liquids to start a bonfire, or burn dangerous items such as aerosol cans, paint tins, or batteries
• Don't leave bonfires unattended - even for a minute!
• Always keep a buck of water or hosepipe nearby in case the fire starts to get out of control
• Call 999 immediately if you start to lose control of the fire