"Getty Images This year's Bonfire Night celebrations prompted the highest number of calls to London Fire Brigade (LFB) since 2016, control room staff have said. The total - 831 - was a 20% increase on the previous year, LFB said, adding it had received 30% more bonfire-related calls. The number of fireworks calls were largely unchanged. Incidents fire crews attended last night included a grass fire in Bromley, a tree alight in Brixton Hill and a box on fire in a Hackney park. The brigade added it was expecting another busy weekend so it had asked Londoners to be sensible and take care with fires and fireworks."
""It's important to ensure you are buying safe fireworks from a reputable, licensed seller with a CE safety mark," he said. "Secure them properly in the ground, and keep them far away from buildings, trees, animals and people. "Never set them off if you've been drinking alcohol and once a firework is lit, never go back to it.""
London Fire Brigade recorded 831 calls on Bonfire Night, a 20% rise from the previous year, and reported a 30% increase in bonfire-related calls while fireworks calls stayed largely unchanged. Fire crews tackled multiple incidents including a grass fire in Bromley, a tree alight in Brixton Hill and a burning box in a Hackney park. The brigade warned of a likely busy weekend ahead and urged Londoners to be sensible with fires and fireworks. Advice included attending organised displays, buying CE-marked fireworks, securing and distancing fireworks, avoiding alcohol when using them, and disposing of them safely. Residents were also urged to consider whether a bonfire is necessary and to take care when burning household waste.
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