Stay safe this Bonfire Night

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is urging people not to hold their own firework displays at home as they can often result in accidents.

Anyone who does decide to have fireworks at home should always follow the firework safety code:

• Only buy fireworks with a CE mark
• 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
• Ensure you soak used fireworks and sparklers for 24 hours before binning them
• 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 sparklers to a child under five
• Keep pets indoors

Have fun and stay safe.