Fire Service Urges Public to Stay Safe This Bonfire Night
As Bonfire Night approaches, we want everyone to enjoy the celebrations safely.
While most people use fireworks responsibly, in the wrong hands they can cause serious harm. Remember fireworks are explosives and must be treated with care. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and the law around buying and setting off fireworks https://www.gov.uk/fireworks-the-law
We strongly encourage attending organised displays rather than hosting your own display at home. We have listed some of the organised displays happening locally at the bottom of this page.
If you are planning a home display, follow the tips below:
- Plan you display to make it safe and enjoyable
- Only buy fireworks which carry the CE mark, keep them in a closed box and use them one at a time
- Read and follow the instructions on each firework
- Light the firework at arm’s length with a taper and stand well back
- Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks
- Never return to a firework once it has been lit
- Don’t put fireworks in pockets and never throw them
- Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators
- Sparklers are not toys and should never be given to children under the age of 5
- Make sure to wear gloves if you’re handling sparklers.
Further advice is available from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA- Firework safety tips | RoSPA
If you are building a bonfire, please consider the following:
- Check for hedgehogs and other wildlife which may have taken shelter in your bonfire before lighting
- Never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire
- Don’t build bonfires close to trees, hedges or sheds
- Never leave a lit bonfire unattended
- Make sure the bonfire is out and surrounding areas are made safe before leaving
Organised Displays
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Saturday 1 November
Selby- Selby Bonfire – Selby Town Council
Lightwater Valley Fantastic Fireworks! – Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park
Pickering- Pickering Firework Spectacular – Sky Magic Events
Filey Event Calendar | Filey Lions Club
Monday 3rd November
Harrogate- Harrogate | Autumn Lights
Saturday 8 November
York Firefighters Charity bonfire and fireworks display Bonfire at Rawcliffe Country Park event tickets from TicketSource
Masham What’s On – Visit Masham
Harrogate Charity Bonfire & Fireworks Display Harrogate Stray Charity Bonfire & Fireworks – Harrogate Round Table
Easingwold Fireworks Spectacular- Easingwold Fireworks Spectacular | Facebook
