Stay Safe This Fireworks Season
25th October 2024
The Met Police is urging people to stay safe this Bonfire Night and Diwali. There are expected to be tens of thousands of fireworks displays and bonfires across the UK, and the police are reminding people to be careful.
Last year, there were 3,114 firework-related incidents and 453 people were injured. The majority of these incidents occurred in the four days around Bonfire Night. The police are urging people to follow these safety tips:
- Always buy fireworks from a reputable seller.
- Keep fireworks in a safe place away from children.
- Never light fireworks indoors.
- Only light one firework at a time.
- Stand well back from fireworks when they are being lit.
- Never throw fireworks at people or animals.
- Be aware of your surroundings and make sure there are no flammable materials nearby.
- Have a bucket of water nearby to put out any fires.
- If a firework does not go off, do not approach it. Wait 30 minutes and then carefully soak it in water.
- Dispose of fireworks safely by soaking them in water and then putting them in a bin.
The police are also reminding people to be respectful of their neighbours. Bonfire Night can be a noisy time, so please try to keep the noise to a minimum.
If you are going to a fireworks display, please arrive early to get a good spot. Be prepared for crowds and traffic. And please remember, alcohol and fireworks do not mix.
Have a safe and enjoyable Bonfire Night and Diwali!
Additional Information
In addition to the safety tips above, the Met Police would like to remind people of the following:
- It is illegal to set off fireworks in the street or in a public place without a licence.
- It is also illegal to possess fireworks in a public place without a licence.
- The police can seize fireworks if they believe they are being used illegally.
- People who are caught setting off fireworks illegally could be fined or imprisoned.
The police are asking people to report any suspicious activity to the police on 999.
Stay safe this fireworks season
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