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Stay safe this Halloween


Date: 25th October, 2023

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to not let Halloween become scary for all the wrong reasons.

Every year on 31 October, children and adults are injured in accidents where candles or fireworks have set fire to costumes and hair. Plastic capes and bin liners, often used as costumes, could also be a fire risk.

Currently, children’s fancy dress costumes are classified as toys, rather than clothes, and are not covered by the same safety regulations – therefore, there is no requirement for them to be flame resistant or fire retardant. The National Fire Chiefs’ Council has called for this classification to be changed, so that fancy dress costumes are subject to the same safety standards as children’s nightclothes.

Prevention Delivery Manager Vikki Thomas said: “We don’t want to stop people enjoying Halloween, but we do want them to celebrate safely. There is nothing more terrifying than having a fire at home or seeing your clothes catch fire.”

The following top tips will help you reduce your fire risk this Halloween:

If you care for any young children, take a few moments to help them take part in our Autumn safety quiz and they could have the chance of winning a VIP trip to their local fire station. To take part, visit www.dwfire.org.uk/education/seasonal-safety/

 

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