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If you are having a bonfire, whether to burn garden waste or as part of a celebration such as Guy Fawkes Night, take care and follow the guidance below:
 
Do’s
  • If available, attend an organised display
  • Build the bonfire away from sheds, fences, trees, vehicles, etc. Should be at least 18 metres (60ft)
  • Check that there are no cables, telephone lines, above the fire and in some cases below the bonfire.
  • Use suitable dry materials, removing any rubbish around the area preventing the spread of fire from the controlled area
  • Check the bonfire before lighting, ensuring that the pile is clear of children or wildlife taking refuge within the bonfire
  • Continuously monitor condition of bonfire
  • Keep children and animals away from the fire
  • Have a garden hose or bucket of water nearby in case of emergency
 
Don’ts 
  • Don’t burn aerosols, tyres, canisters or anything containing foam or paint, etc. As these will cause harmful fumes and create potential for injuries should containers explode
  • Don’t build the bonfire too big as this may result in an unstable structure with potential to collapse outwards or to one side.
  • NEVER use petrol, paraffin, etc, to start the bonfire. Using these may cause the fire to spread uncontrollably and cause severe burns.
  • Do not leave the fire unattended, if not in use extinguish.
  • NEVER throw fireworks into the fire
 
Please follow the guidance on the attached leaflets for a safe and enjoyable fireworks night

Firework Safety/Law Advice, organising a display, children’s games– (link http://campaigns.direct.gov.uk/fireworkssafety/index.html)

Don't Give Fire a Home (link http://www.dontgivefireahome.com/)

Further Firework safety information is available from the Department of Business, Enterprise Regulatory Reform (link http://www.berr.gov.uk/fireworks)