
Bonfire safety
We would urge people to think twice about having a bonfire.
Lighting a bonfire in a garden presents significant risks to residents if they get out of hand.
If you do decide to have a bonfire, please follow our top five tips:
- Build your bonfire well clear of buildings, garden sheds, fences and hedges
- Never use flammable liquids to start a bonfire, and never burn dangerous items such as aerosol cans, paint tins, foam furniture, or batteries
- Don’t leave bonfires unattended. An adult should supervise it until it has burnt out. If it has to be left, damp it down with plenty of water
- Always keep a bucket of water or a hosepipe nearby in case of fire
- Check the weather - avoid lighting bonfires in high winds.