Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to ‘think twice’ about hosting Diwali or ‘Festival of Light’ firework displays ahead of this weekend’s celebrations.  

Jon Temple, Head of Protection and Prevention - the teams that support businesses and residents, said: “Diwali is an important festival and usually a major celebration for communities across Shropshire.  

“COVID-19 restrictions mean that families can’t celebrate together, and we’re concerned that private firework displays will be held in people’s homes.

There are some simple safety tips you can follow to make sure your Halloween weekend is an enjoyable one.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to ‘think twice’ about hosting DIY bonfire and Diwali displays in the coming weeks and adhering to new lockdown restrictions, confirmed by the government today.

Jon Temple, Head of Protection and Prevention - the teams that support businesses and residents, said: “With the country now in national lockdown on Guy Fawkes night, we are discouraging private, unregulated bonfires and home firework events more than ever this year.

Home Safety Week will run from 28th September to 4th October 2020 and the NFCC are encouraging people to be alert to alarms for a safer home.

The week encourages people to assess the needs of their homes and ensure they have adequate alarms for their needs. For those most vulnerable groups, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service can assist with specific advice for the individual and, if required, fit smoke detection and/or CO detection too. Alarms save lives and in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide (CO) incident they can provide precious time to escape. 

You could be forgiven for thinking a fire door is just another door, they are in fact an engineered safety device. 

Fire doors are a crucial part of the passive fire protection of every commercial, public and multiple occupancy building. They save lives and property.