00:00Londoners are being urged to leave fireworks to organise displays as firework-related incidents
00:06dealt with by the London Fire Brigade have more than doubled since 2018. The LFB says it responded
00:13to 117 firework-related calls and incidents on Bonfire Night last year, 30% more than in 2024.
00:21The RSPCA is also warning about the impact on both pets and local wildlife,
00:26which can suffer significant distress from loud explosions. It advises owners to create calm
00:32spaces, close windows and to keep pets secure. The Brigade says anyone setting off fireworks at home
00:40should follow safety instructions and consider their neighbours.