Safety warning as coronavirus sparks cancellation of organised Bonfire Night displays

FIRE chiefs are underlining the dangers of fireworks in the run-up to Bonfire Night.

It comes after a number of organised displays were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Residents are being reminded that bonfires and the private use of fireworks can cause significant injury and present a particular risk to children, and can also upset pets.

Deputy Assistant Chief Officer (DACO) Alasdair Perry, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s head of prevention and protection, said: “First and foremost we would urge all of our communities to follow advice and guidelines around social distancing to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19. We know this means that people may consider hosting their own events this year but we would urge caution around doing so because every year people are injured by fireworks and admitted to hospital.”

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