Several fireworks displays have been cancelled this year due to public concern.
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A London fire chief is urging the public to “think twice before purchasing fireworks” following multiple instances of misuse.
Craig Carter, Assistant Commissioner for Prevention and Protection, made the comments following a series of incidents across the capital.
One of which included a fire at a secondary school in Enfield, believed to have been caused by a group of young people playing with fireworks. No one was hurt.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) attended 30 firework-related calls at the weekend, several of which involved their misuse.
As we enter the time of year when fireworks are more readily available and used for celebrations, we’re urging the public to think twice before purchasing fireworks and to consider attending an organised display instead. Parents should also talk to their children about the dangers of playing with fireworks.
Craig Carter, Assistant Commissioner for Prevention and Protection
Incidents included fireworks being lit from a balcony in Stockwell, and reports of fireworks out of control in a public space in Battersea.
People have been encouraged to attend organised displays, to stop resources being diverted from other emergencies.
Over 700 calls were made to the LFB on Bonfire Night in 2023, a six year high.
Advice for displays
The LFB have advised those having their own displays to always follow the Fireworks Code.
This includes only buying fireworks with a CE mark, and never directing them towards other people, animals or properties.
Bonfires should be away from sheds, fences and trees. Paraffin or petrol should not be used.
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StandfirstLondon firefighters have attended around two firework-related incidents a week on average in the capital for the past month.
A London fire chief is urging the public to “think twice before purchasing fireworks” following multiple instances of misuse.
Craig Carter, Assistant Commissioner for Prevention and Protection, made the comments following a series of incidents across the capital.
One of which included a fire at a secondary school in Enfield, believed to have been caused by a group of young people playing with fireworks. No one was hurt.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) attended 30 firework-related calls at the weekend, several of which involved their misuse.
As we enter the time of year when fireworks are more readily available and used for celebrations, we’re urging the public to think twice before purchasing fireworks and to consider attending an organised display instead. Parents should also talk to their children about the dangers of playing with fireworks.
Craig Carter, Assistant Commissioner for Prevention and Protection
Incidents included fireworks being lit from a balcony in Stockwell, and reports of fireworks out of control in a public space in Battersea.
People have been encouraged to attend organised displays, to stop resources being diverted from other emergencies.
Over 700 calls were made to the LFB on Bonfire Night in 2023, a six year high.
Advice for displays
The LFB have advised those having their own displays to always follow the Fireworks Code.
This includes only buying fireworks with a CE mark, and never directing them towards other people, animals or properties.
Bonfires should be away from sheds, fences and trees. Paraffin or petrol should not be used.
