Fireworks and Bonfires
The people of Dumfries and Galloway are clearly concerned about the potential dangers associated with fireworks and bonfires.
These pages offers some general advice as to bonfire and firework safety as well as other information which is available from other agencies.
Did you know?
- In this country the 5th November celebrates the anniversary of Guy Fawkes' attempt to destroy the parliament buildings.
- The French celebrate 14th July as the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789 with Fireworks, Bonfires and parades.
- Many Indians celebrate Diwali, Festival of Light, in the last week of October or the first week in November with fireworks.
Fascinating facts!
- A rocket firework can reach speeds of 150 mph.
- A sparkler reaches a temperature of about 2000 degrees centigrade… twenty times the temperature of boiling water.
- Fireworks can reach a height of 200 metres.
- The largest number of rockets ever let off in one go was in Jersey in 1997 when 39,210 rockets were released in one go.
In this section
Firework Safety Code
Visit the BERR Firework Safety website to read the Firework Safety Code and get advice on how to organise a safe display:
Do's and Don'ts
We want you to have a safe event. By following some simple do's and don'ts risks can be greatly reduced.
