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Please consider the following information, 

•  Keep   fireworks   in   a   closed  metal   box   and   take   them   out  one   at   a   time. 

•  Follow   the   manufacturers  instructions   on   each  firework.   Read   them   by   torch  light,  not   a   naked   flame, always   buy   fireworks   from   a  reputable   source. 

•  Light   fireworks   at   arms   length  using   a   safety   firework   lighter  or   fuse   wick   -   then   stand   back. 

•  Never   go   back   to   a   firework  once   lit,  it   may   still   go   off. 

•  Collect   used   fireworks   with  care,  douse   with   water   and  bury   them   or   place   in   a   metal  container. 

•  Keep   children   away   from  fireworks   and   bonfires. 

•  Keep   pets   indoors. 

•  Take   care   with   sparklers   -  young   children   should   not  handle   these 

•  NEVER  throw   fireworks •  NEVER   keep   fireworks   in  your   pocket 

•  Keep   a   bucket   of   water   handy. If   you   must   light   a   bonfire, follow   these   safety   tips: 

•  Site   the   bonfire   well  away   from   houses, garages,  sheds,  fences, overhead   cables,  trees, shrubs   and   well   away  from   your   fireworks. 

•  Before   lighting,  make  sure   there   are   no   animals  hiding   inside. 

•  Be   careful   when   building   the  bonfire   so   it   does   not   collapse  once   lit. 

•  Don’t   burn   foam   filled  furniture,  aerosols,  tins   of  paint,  or   bottles. 

•  Never   use   flammable   liquids  such   as   paraffin   or   petrol   to  light   the   fire. 

•  Keep   children   and   pets   away  from   the   fire. 

•  In   case   of   emergency, keep   buckets   of   water, a   garden   hose   or   fire  extinguisher   ready. 

•  When   the   party   is   over, pour   water   on   the   embers  before   leaving. 

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