BONFIRE SAFETY ADVICE

With less than a month until Firework night, East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is reminding people about bonfire safety.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Oct 2005, 18:53 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:37 BST

Senior Fire Safety Officer Adrian Brown said "Bonfires can be great fun but they need to be treated with care and, as the incident shows, never use flammable liquids like paraffin or petrol to get it going, as this can result in uncontrolled spread of fire or explosion."

The following advice applies to bonfires at Firework displays but is equally relevant to all bonfires.

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Planning your Bonfire Safely '¢ Site your bonfire well away from any trees, bushes, buildings or sheds

* Check immediately before lighting that there's no animal or even a young child hidden inside

'¢ Never put fireworks on a bonfire, even if they're dud.

'¢ Don't burn dangerous rubbish (e.g. aerosols, paint tins or foam-filled furniture)

'¢ Spectators need to be at a safe distance from the site

'¢ Never leave a burning bonfire

'¢ Don't allow any children to play with the fire.

If you would like further advice, please contact your local Fire Station or call our dedicated Community Fire Safety advice number: 0800 731 9119

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