• Position the bonfire well away from buildings, sheds, fences, trees and shrubs
• Before lighting the bonfire, check that no pets or children are hiding inside it
• Build the stacks so that it is stable and will not collapse outwards or to one side
• Never use flammable liquids such as petrol or paraffin to light the fire
• Don't burn foam-filled furniture, aerosols, tins of paint or bottles
• Always keep children and pets away from the fire
• Don't leave the bonfire unattended
• Keep buckets of water, the garden hose, or a fire extinguisher nearby
• Pour water on the embers before leaving