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  Firework tips

  Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114.
• Ensure you have a bucket of water, eye protection and gloves before starting your display.
• Do not drink alcohol while setting off fireworks
• Light fireworks at arms length and never return to a firework once it has been lit.
• Keep pets indoors throughout your display.
• Never thrown spent fireworks on a bonfire.
• It is against the law to set off or throw fireworks in your street or a public place.
• Do not set off fireworks after 11pm (Midnight on Bonfire Night)

Bonfire tips

• Warn neighbours beforehand.
• Build away from sheds, fences and trees.
• Use only dry material.
• Check the bonfire before it is lit for any possible hibernating wildlife.
• Once lit keep a bucket of water nearby.
• Once the bonfire has died down, spray with water to avoid embers relighting.