Sparkler - fire safety advice

Sparkler

Did you know that sparklers get five times hotter than cooking oil?

Sparklers are not toys and should never be given to a child under five.

Sparkler - tips

Always light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves
Never hold a baby or child if you have a sparkler in your hand
Don't take sparklers to public displays, it will be too crowded to use them safely
Plunge finished sparklers hot end down into a bucket of water as soon as they have burnt out as they can stay hot for a long time
Always supervise children using sparklers
Give children gloves to wear when holding sparklers
Avoid dressing children in loose or flowing clothes - they may catch light
Show children how to hold sparklers - away from their body and at arm's length
Teach children not to wave sparklers near anyone else or run while holding them