West Wales: Fire service advice, and event listings for Bonfire Night

WITH November 5 just around the corner , Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service encourages the public to celebrate this year’s Bonfire Night in the safest way possible and attend an official, organised public firework display, which are much safer, more entertaining, and cost effective than private displays.

MAWWFRS Arson Reduction Manager will Bowen advises: “Remember that safety is the key to having a safe and successful November the 5th. The following are very simple Do’s and Do Not’s to ensure the safest possible night:

Do:

Position the bonfire well away from houses, garages, sheds, fences, overhead cables, trees and shrubs -15m is usually a safe distance.
Make sure the bonfire is stable and will not collapse.
Ensure everyone is a safe distance (15m) away from the fire and children are supervised at all times.
Keep buckets of water, a garden hose or a fire extinguisher nearby in case of an emergency.
Pour water on the remains of the bonfire before leaving.
Keep pets indoors during bonfire night.

Do NOT burn the following:

Tyres
Cylinders
Canisters
Aerosols
Paints
Plastics
Rubber
Foam filled furniture

Remember:

Never use flammable liquids to light a bonfire.
Never light or store fireworks near a bonfire.
Never leave a bonfire unattended.

If you are planning a bonfire we insist that you contact the Fire Service ahead of time on 01268909404 and provide us with the following information:

Name of responsible person and contact telephone number
Date, time and location of the bonfire
How the fire will be extinguished after the event or if it gets out of control”.

For those who are interested in attending organised events please see if any of the following are near you:

30th October, 6pm Bonfire at Llangrannog Beach

31st October, 6pm Fireworks at Goodwick Parrog Beach

31st October, 6.30pm Fireworks at Myddfai Hall, Llandovery