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Remember, Remember the 5th of November! As the old rhyme says, 5th of November is the day we remember Guy Fawkes and the Gun powder plot. Across the country, people will celebrate Bonfire Night with colourful and exciting firework displays. Of course fireworks have been used for thousands of years around the world to mark important events, for example Bastille Day in France and the Chinese New Year.

A firework display can be both exciting and fun, but unless used sensibly, fireworks can also be extremely dangerous. Last year 1160 people were injured by fireworks and more than half of these were under 17. Find out more about keeping children safe whilst using fireworks.

Many accidents happen when kids buy fireworks themselves, even though it is illegal to sell fireworks to those under 18. Read about buying and selling fireworks. It’s also against the law to throw, or set off, fireworks in the street or a public place . Find out more about fireworks and the law.

Unauthorised bonfires and rubbish fires can also be a problem at this time of year. Burning rubber, plastics, and painted surfaces – materials found in most of these fires – produces poisonous smoke that blows into neighbouring properties and across roads. In addition, piles of rubbish or waste are often used as a refuge by animals so, when lit, wildlife can be injured or killed. Find out more about animal safety.

There is also a risk of these fires spreading and causing a great deal of damage. In addition, those present, usually young people or children can be seriously burned or injured. Most importantly, the Fire & Rescue Service spends time fighting these fires, when they could be needed urgently elsewhere.

If you can, this year, go to an organised bonfire and fireworks display. The fireworks set off there are usually much more spectacular than those you would use in your garden! Find out more about organising public bonfire displays.

However, if you do have a firework party at home, take care, as most firework incidents happen at family back garden displays. Last year, for example, 590 people were hurt or injured at family or private firework parties. If you are planning a firework party, always follow The Firework Code.