With a week to go before bonfire night North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public of North Wales to be vigilant with fireworks.
Gareth Griffiths, Senior Fire Safety Manager, said: “Safety at this time of year is the responsibility of us all. We cannot over emphasise that the best way to reduce the number of injuries during bonfire celebrations is by attending organised events. They are the safest type of displays, have the best facilities and offer the best value for money. Bonfire celebrations see an increase in anxiety for senior citizens and pet owners, so attending community events helps reduce this distress.
“If you must use fireworks yourself, please follow the fireworks safety code.”
The Firework Safety Code
- Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114.
- Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks.
- Keep fireworks in a closed box.
- Follow the instructions on each firework.
- Light at arm’s length, using a taper.
- Stand well back.
- Never go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode.
- Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.
- Always supervise children around fireworks.
- Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves.
- Never give sparkles to a child under five.
- Keep pets indoors.
“If you are planning a bonfire, please notify North Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Control Room by calling 01745 535 805.”
Community Bonfire and Firework events in your area:
- Cerrigydrudion – Primary School 5th November 7.00pm £3 adults £1.50 children
- Deeside – Leisure Centre 5th November 7.15pm
- Buckley – Buckley Common 5th November 6.30pm Free admission
- Mold – Mold Alex Football Club 5th November £3 adults £1 Children
- Abergele – Pensarn Beach 29th October 5.30pm
- Rhyl – The Showfield 5th November 6pm £1 adults children under 12 free with an adult
- Colwyn Bay – Erias Park November 4th 7.15pm
- Denbigh – Denbigh Castle
- Corwen – War Memorial Park Friday 4th November
- Llangefni – Llangefni Rugby Clun 5th November
- Henllan – Garn Estate 5th November 7pm
- Aberdyfi – Fire Station and beach area 5th November
- Felinheli – Beach Road 5th Novmber 7pm
- Llanrwst – Estuary Public House 5th November
- Mochdre – Mochdre 5th November
- Blaenau Ffestiniog – Llechwedd 5th November
- Glanwydden – Glanwydden 5th November
- Gwalchmai – Gwalchmai 4th November
- Ruthin – Llanfwrog Community Centre 5th November
If you are aware of people misusing fireworks to either damage property or to cause injury, contact North Wales Police on 101, or in an emergency dial 999.
