Important Community Safety Notice: Increased Fire Risk

Important Community Safety Notice: Increased Fire Risk

Dear Resident,

The current spell of hot and dry weather has significantly increased the risk of grass and open-space fires across the area.

We ask all residents to act responsibly when using fireworks and other items capable of causing ignition. Even a small spark can result in a fire spreading rapidly and putting people, property, and emergency services at risk.

Please ensure fireworks are used lawfully, responsibly, and away from dry vegetation and other combustible materials.

Anyone witnessing dangerous behaviour involving fireworks or deliberate fire-setting should report it to police via 101, or 999 in an emergency.

Please remember:

Keep fireworks away from dry grass, trees, hedges, vehicles and buildings.

Never leave fireworks or sparklers unattended.

Keep water nearby and ensure all fireworks are fully extinguished before disposal.

Fireworks must not be set off between 11pm and 7am, except on certain permitted occasions.

It is illegal for anyone under 18 years old to possess fireworks in a public place.

Never throw or direct fireworks towards people, animals, vehicles or property.

Only purchase fireworks from reputable retailers and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions

Thank you for your support.

Yours sincerely,

Hanworth Park SNT

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Message Sent By
Lloyd Coelho
(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Hanworth Park)