Norfolk fire service urges public to attend organised fireworks displays

Summarised from Eastern Daily Press's report · Updated 5 Nov, 14:20 · Archive

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to attend organised Bonfire Night displays rather than lighting fireworks at home due to safety concerns. A spokesman said: 'The safest way to enjoy a banging November 5 is to leave the fireworks to the local displays and we're fortunate in Norfolk that we have events going on across the county this week.' Multiple fireworks displays and bonfire events are scheduled throughout Norfolk on November 5, 6, 7 and 13, including displays in North Wootton, Northrepps, Old Catton, Rollesby, King's Lynn, Wymondham, Dereham and Hunstanton.

For those planning to use fireworks at home, the service advises buying only from reputable retailers and checking for CE marks. Fireworks should not be purchased at car boot sales, markets or roadside vendors. They should be kept in a closed box, kept dry and undamaged, and selection boxes should be sealed when bought.

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• Fire service urges public to avoid home fireworks amid safety concernsPeople in Norfolk are urged to attend organised displays rather than setting off their own fireworks ahead of tonight's celebrations.Eastern Daily Press · 5 Nov, 11:46

In this story: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service · Norfolk · North Wootton · King's Lynn · Dereham · Hunstanton

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