South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service anticipate 'busy evening' for bonfire night
Group Manager Chris Tyler has been speaking to us ahead of it
Firefighters in South Yorkshire tell us they're preparing for what could be their 'busiest night of the year' later on.
On this day in 2025 - hospital admissions across the country went up by 42% - due to burns injuries from fireworks.
Chris Tyler is a Group Manager at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service:
"Last year, we had 135 calls within 12 hours on bonfire night.
"The resources of it end up really stretched.
"Unfortunately, some people might not take the right precautions - which leads to hazards.
"If you can, attend a professionally organised event.
"If you are going to light some fireworks at home - use legal fireworks, keep sparklers at arm's length, and never return to a lit firework.
"If anything does happen or go wrong, just call 999.
"Fireworks are explosives; they're not toys.
"Sparklers actually burn at 4,000 degrees Celsius.
"They're incredibly hot, so they do need to be handled with care."
The NHS is urging people to come forward for care immediately if they are injured by a firework.
The NHS website has advice on burns, first aid and where to seek help if someone is injured.