Firecracker safety guide
A few simple precautions keep every celebration safe.
Choose an open spaceLight crackers in an open ground, away from homes, vehicles, power lines and dry grass.
Keep a safe distanceMove at least 20 feet away right after lighting. Keep a bigger distance for aerial shots.
Keep water and sand readyAlways keep a bucket of water and sand nearby. Soak used crackers in water before disposal.
No glass bottlesNever launch rockets from a glass bottle. Use sand or a proper rocket stand.
Supervise childrenChildren should use only kid-safe items, and always with an adult present.
Never relight a dudIf a cracker does not burst, wait 15 minutes and then soak it in water. Never lean over it.
Wear cotton clothesAvoid loose synthetic clothing and always wear footwear.
Protect eyes and earsUse ear plugs for loud crackers and keep your face away from sparks.
In an emergency: cool burns under running water for 10–15 minutes; do not apply ice or oil. Fire: 101 · Ambulance: 108