North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service dealt with a number of incidents relating to bonfire night including:

Further organised firework displays are planned around the county this weekend. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind people to stay safe, by going along to an organised event where the fireworks are handled by professionals, or if you are planning your own fireworks, by following these safety rules:

Firework Safety Rules

• Only buy fireworks from a legitimate retailer.
• Check the fireworks you buy are suitable for the size of your garden and conform to British Standards (BS 7114).
• Alcohol and fireworks don’t mix.
• Light fireworks at arm’s length with a taper.
• Stand well back and keep others back.
• Never go back to a lit firework.
• Never play with fireworks or put fireworks in your pocket.
• Always supervise children around fireworks.
• Store fireworks in a metal box, kept closed between uses.
• Keep pets indoors.
• Sparklers can cause serious injury to children if not handled correctly.
• Do not give sparklers to children under five and closely supervise children over five

Our message is to enjoy the celebrations, but do so carefully and responsibly.

Further information on firework safety can be found on the North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service website www.northyorksfire.gov.uk and follow the link.