Don’t let bonfire night rocket out of control

Issued on behalf of Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service

Around this time of year people will be preparing for Bonfire night on 5 November and young children in particular will be looking forward to the evening.

Every year, nationally, there are hundreds of injuries caused as a direct result of fireworks. Over half of these are to children under the age of 16. That’s a lot of children growing up with burn scars.

Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service advise that, where possible, you attend a professionally organised event. These events normally have good quality displays with plenty of safety measures in place.

In an effort to make this Bonfire night a safe and enjoyable event, Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service recommend you follow this guide to keeping safe on fireworks night:

Further bonfire and firework safety information is available here:  www.hifrs.org/Fireworks