Fire Safety at Halloween

Each year, Accident and Emergency departments are filled with children who receive horrific and painful injuries as a result of the misuse of fireworks and bonfires.

Tips for a Safe Halloween:

• See our Safety Leaflet below
• If you see material such as pallets, tyres and old furniture being hoarded in advance of Halloween please contact our Environment Section of MCC on 0429661240.
• Do not leave material lying around that may be taken for a bonfire; many garage or garden shed items such as petrol, white spirits, diesel, aerosols, batteries, tins of paint, bottles and tyres are extremely dangerous if set on fire
• Do not facilitate illegal bonfires or firework displays on or near your home or property
• Contact the Local Authority if you see a bonfire being built or lit close to buildings, trees, overhead cables, underground services or car parking areas
• Explain the dangers of illegal fireworks and bonfires to children and teenagers
• Stay a safe distance from bonfires and fireworks – wind can carry sparks long distances and can cause permanent injuries and scars
• Stay with your children and escort them on “trick or treat” visits, parties and events
• Keep dangerous substances such as oil, petrol and diesel away from fires or fireworks
• Parents, businesses and householders – Do not provide any materials for bonfires
• Do not buy, use or supply fireworks
• Respect the work of the Emergency Services, Council Staff and the Garda
• Keep pets indoors on Halloween night
• Above All – Be Safe and Stay Safe

For more information

Monaghan Fire & Civil Protection

Annahagh
Monaghan

Tel: (047) 30500

Email: info@monaghancoco.ie

Fire Safety Leaflet