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Yorkshire Ambulance Service issues Bonfire Night reminder

Ahead of a weekend of bonfire and firework events, the region's ambulance crews are reminding people to take extra care to keep themselves and others safe.

Every year the ambulance service is called to patients who are injured by fireworks or bonfire-related incidents and is urging everyone to follow the Firework Code.

Dr Steven Dykes, Acting Executive Medical Director at Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, said: “We are expecting numerous Bonfire Night events to be taking place in the coming days and our staff will be responding to patients with injuries ranging from minor burns to more serious, life-threatening conditions.

“Accidents are avoidable when fireworks are used properly, but if people ignore safety precautions, then they can cause terrible injuries.

“We want everyone to enjoy this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations, but we always recommend that people go along to a professionally organised firework display. Safety must be front of mind so that everyone is aware of the dangers and takes extra care around fireworks.”

In the event of an accident with fireworks or a bonfire you need to act quickly and should follow the advice for treating burns and scalds at nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has also issued advice to ensure Bonfire Night events are safe and enjoyable for everyone: rospa.com/home-safety/advice/fireworks-safety/

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