Fireworks
It is illegal to cast off any Fireworks in any street or public place in Gibraltar.
Only buy fireworks that conform with the B.S.7114 standard.
- Keep fireworks in a closed box, take them out one at a time and put the top back on the box at once.
- Follow instructions for each firework carefully, read them by torch NEVER a naked flame!
- Light the end of the firework fuse at arms length, preferably using a safety firework lighter or fuse wick.
- Never put fireworks onto a bonfire even if they are duds.
- Never return to a firework once lit - It may go off in your face.
- Never throw fireworks.
- Never put fireworks in your pockets.
- Stand well back.
- Keep pets indoors.
- Never give sparklers to children younger than five.
- Always put used sparklers into a bucket of water.
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Never use illegal fireworks. |
Never give sparklers to children younger than five. |
For further advice about using Fireworks safely please contact the Fire Safety Department on (350)20072936 or firesafety@gibfire.gi
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