Please do remember the 5th of November ……… Firework Night!!! Find your organised Firework display and enjoy the fun!
London Fire Brigade has designed a map, listing free and ticketed events taking place across London until 6th November – click here for more information.
Last year the London Fire Brigade attended 72 fires on the 5th November the lowest ever recorded – lets make it less in 2016!!
Fireworks and the law
- Did you know It is an offence for anyone under the age of 18 to possess fireworks in public places and an offence for anyone, other than a firework professional, to possess professional display fireworks.
- Did you know it is illegal to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am.
Firework safety code
- Only buy fireworks marked with the British Standard Kitemark BS7114
- Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks
- Keep fireworks in a closed box and always follow the instructions carefully when using them
- Light them at arms length using a taper and stand well back
- Never go back to them once they are lit. Even if a firework hasn’t gone off, it could still explode
- Never throw fireworks and never put them in your pocket
- Respect your neighbours – don’t let off fireworks late at night and remember there are laws to follow
- Take care with sparklers – never give them to children under five. Even when they have gone out they are still hot so put sparklers in a bucket of water after use
- Keep your pets indoors throughout the evening
London Fire Risk Assessments wish you all a safe, fun Firework Night!!