Have a safe and enjoyable Bonfire Night

Welcome to the 'Fireworks and bonfires ruin lives in a flash' campaign 2008.  The campaign's aim is to encourage everyone to have a safe and enjoyable bonfire night, to prevent deaths and reduce the number of injuries caused by bonfires and fireworks over the bonfire period.

The campaign is led by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service and Northumbria Police working in partnership with Local Authorities, the ambulance service and the NHS.

This site contains information on organised displays in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, advice on fire safety and educational materials for teachers and dedicated pages for young people.

Read up on the laws surrounding bonfires and fireworks, download campaign leaflets, posters and pictures and watch the hard-hitting TV advertisement.

The campaign has also been launched on Facebook and Bebo, allowing you to support the campaign, and discuss fire safety, laws and local displays.