Firework incidents more than double as Londoners urged to skip home displays

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Firework incidents more than double as Londoners urged to skip home displays  The Fire Brigade and RSPCA are raising concerns about the risks to people, pets and wildlife. Find out why organised displays are being encouraged and how to protect animals during the celebrations.  #LondonNews #BonfireNight #LondonFireBrigade #RSPCA #Fireworks

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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.

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