When you plan your bonfire:
Site well away from houses, garages, sheds,
wooden fences, overhead cables, trees and
shrubs, at least 18 metres (60 feet).
ALWAYS AWAY FROM FIREWORKS.
Build the stack so that it is stable, will not
collapse and on a solid surface if possible,
such as concrete or compacted bare earth.
Only burn dry material
Never burn dangerous rubbish such as
aerosols, batteries, foam-filled furniture, tyres
or anything containing plastic or paint
NEVER use flammable liquids – paraffin or
petrol – to light the fire.
Avoid lighting a fire in unsuitable weather
conditions – smoke hangs in the air on damp
still days. If it is to windy, smoke blows into
neighbour’s gardens and windows and across
roads.
Keep a bucket of water, the garden hose or a
fire extinguisher ready.
Never leave a fire unattended or leave it to
smoulder – pour water on the embers.
