Firework and Bonfire Safety

Every year across the UK thousands of children and adults enjoy fireworks on lots of different occasions.

We advise everyone to attend an organised firework display as this is the safest way to enjoy them.

View information on all organised events across the Tees Valley here.

To help keep you and your family safe, please report rubbish or potential bonfires that need removing to your local Council. You can view their contact details here.

Firework Safety

We encourage you to attend an organised display, but if you put on a home display, follow these simple tips to have a safe good time:

1. Only buy fireworks which comply with the British Standard (B7114).

2. Follow the Firework Code

  • Keep fireworks in a closed box
  • Follow the instructions on each firework
  • Light all fireworks at arms length
  • Stand well back
  • Never go back to a lit firework
  • Never put fireworks in your pocket
  • Never throw fireworks
  • Keep pets indoors

3. Take extra care with children and sparklers!

Over half the injuries every year are to children under the age of 15. The most common injuries are to the hand, wrists and eyes and most of these are caused by sparklers:

  • Always supervise children with sparklers
  • Teach them to hold the sparkler at arms length, but not near anyone else
  • Never give sparklers to children under 5 years of age
  • Keep a container of water handy, big enough and deep enough to put a spent sparkler in and put the sparkler in it as soon as it goes out.

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