Burns
Cool the burn under clean running water and remove loose jewellery or clothing near the injury.
Emergency help
Emergency help
Fast guidance for common firework incidents, misfires, and situations where urgent medical help is needed.
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Fast actions
Move away from danger and get help when needed
Use this guidance for common firework incidents, misfires, and signs that urgent medical help is needed.
Eye injuries
Do not rub the eye or try to remove embedded material. Seek urgent medical help.
Misfires
Keep everyone away from the firework and do not attempt to relight it.
Serious injury
Move people away from danger, keep the injured person still, and get urgent help.
When to call 999
Call 999 for serious burns, eye injuries, breathing problems, loss of consciousness, or uncontrolled bleeding.