Stay safe this Bonfire Night | Tenant news

To ensure bonfire night is fun for everyone, it’s important that you think about safety first.

The safest way to enjoy a bonfire and fireworks is to go to a local council-run display. To find out where that might be, check your local newspaper or visit your council’s website.

If you’re attending a family or friend’s fireworks party, the Office for Product Safety and Standards provides tips on how to use fireworks responsibly to protect yourself and the people around you from harm. Their advice is:

Be considerate to others

Let neighbours know in advance if you’re planning to let off fireworks so they can take steps to protect vulnerable people and animals.

Follow the instructions
Make sure you read the instructions on the firework box thoroughly before you light it. It should include details on how to light the firework and how far away people should stand. If you don’t understand the instructions, it’s a good idea not to light the firework.

Keep animals safe

Ensure dogs and cats are safely inside your home. If you have other pets living outside, such as guinea pigs or rabbits, you might want to consider whether you need to bring them inside for the night.

Stick to fireworks curfew

It’s against the law for anyone to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am. Please be sure to respect your community on Bonfire Night by sticking to the firework curfew.

The Fire Brigade also provides Bonfire Night safety advice including safety tips for bonfires, sparklers and fireworks, and information on when you can buy and let off fireworks during the year.

Please follow our fire safety tips too for more guidance on what to do if a fire breaks out.