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Celebrate safely this bonfire night by following our top ten tips:

1. Site your bonfire well away from houses, garages, sheds, fences, overhead cables, trees and shubs and always away from fireworks.
2. Never use flammable liquids - paraffin or petrol - to light the fire.
3. Before lighting the fire check that no pets or children are hiding inside it.
4. Keep everyone away from the fire - especially children, who must be supervised all of the time.
5. In case of an emergency, keep buckets of water, the garden hose or a fire extinguisher ready.
6. Make sure your fireworks conform to British Standard BS 7114.
7. Keep fireworks in a closed box and use them one at a time.
8. Light the firework at arm's length with a taper and stand well back.
9. Never return to a firework once it has been lit.
10. Keep pets indoors.

Remember: You could also enjoy one of the official firework displays or bonfire events organised by your local council.