Keep all your fingers.
New Zealanders celebrate Guy Fawkes on 5 November every year, and every year there's a jump in fireworks callouts and injuries. Here's how to stay out of those numbers.
Lighting up
- Read the instructions on the firework and follow them.
- Light fireworks in a wide-open area, away from anything that could catch fire.
- Fireworks and alcohol or drugs are a dangerous combination.
- Always let an adult light the fireworks.
- Keep a bucket of water or a hose handy.
- Keep unlit fireworks in their box or bag until you're ready to light them.
- Leave dud fireworks alone. Trying to relight them is unsafe.
- Put the fireworks away after 10:30pm.
- Keep your pets inside on Guy Fawkes Night.
- Point fireworks at the stars, not at your mates.
Burned? 20 minutes.
Hold the burn under cold running water for 20 minutes, then get medical advice if you need it. In an emergency, call 111.