{"id":648,"date":"2021-10-22T08:48:07","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T08:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/?p=648"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:15:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:15:29","slug":"top-safety-tips-for-bonfire-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/10\/22\/top-safety-tips-for-bonfire-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Bonfire Night: Top Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bonfire night can be a time for family and friends to gather and enjoy autumnal nights outside. Whatever you\u2019re planning for 5th<\/sup> November this year, read our top bonfire and firework safety tips for Guy Fawkes Night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you keep safe on bonfire night?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rather than run the risk of lighting a fire or fireworks at home, attend an organized event if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hold sparklers away from your body and wear gloves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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If you do plan to celebrate bonfire night at home, follow these top tips to stay safe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Always follow the fireworks code<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Keep pets and young children away from bonfires and fireworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Store fireworks securely in a metal box away from anything that could ignite or cause a spark<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. If you are using sparklers, always wear gloves, hold them at arm\u2019s length away from others and place them in a bucket of cold water when they are finished<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Have a Watermist Fire Extinguisher<\/a> to hand. They are non-toxic, leave no residue to clean up and can be used on wood, paper, clothing and electrical items<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Build bonfires away from garden sheds, fences and hedges<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Never use flammable liquids such as lighter fluid or petrol to start a bonfire and never light the fire in high winds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Always supervise your bonfire and extinguish it using a bucket of water if it is still burning when your celebrations have finished<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Keep a bucket of water or hosepipe nearby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Keep a burns kit<\/a> or first aid kit<\/a> at home in case of minor burns or injuries<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What do I need for bonfire night?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    We recommend the following additional safety items for bonfire night:<\/p>\n\n\n\n