Staying safe on Bonfire Night Bonfire Night is
Staying safe on Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night is celebrated every year on 5 th November with bonfires, the burning of a ‘Guy’ and fireworks. It is an exciting time and can be lots of fun but it is important to remember that bonfires and fireworks can be dangerous. Stay safe this Bonfire Night by following some simple dos and don’ts.
Dos and don’ts • Do stand well back from the fire and fireworks • Do keep a bucket of water ready for emergencies • Do always ask an adult to light a firework • Do hold a sparkler at arms length • Do wear gloves when holding a sparkler • Don’t go back to a firework after it has been lit • Don’t give a sparkler to anyone who is under the age of five. • Don’t throw fireworks • Don’t carry fireworks in your pockets • Don’t light fireworks after 11 pm – this is illegal
Pet safety Make sure your pets are happy on Bonfire Night by following these tips: • Only let your pet outside before it gets dark • Close windows and curtains and put on some music or the TV to drown out the sound of fireworks • Create a quiet space for your pet where they can feel safe
Bonfire Night and fireworks facts • Fireworks can travel at speed of 150 mph • Sparklers can reach temperature of 1000 -1600 degrees Celsius • The reason why you see a firework explode before you hear the bang is because light travels much faster than sound • The original fireworks were made from gunpowder. Today, experts at handling explosives add chemicals for special effects. • Bonfire Night dates back to 1605! Images from Vecteezy. com
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