Officers have carried out several operations alongside Trading Standards, Lancashire Fire and Rescue and local authorities to ensure fireworks are sold with the appropriate licenses and stored correctly.
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On Friday, the largest firework display in March will return to the All Saints Academy in County Road for the 13th year running.
A Dogs Trust spokesperson said: “November is potentially a worrying month for dogs as they hear much higher frequencies than we do, and the whizz, bang, pop of fireworks can be too much for them”.
Statistics provided to the Herald showed fire crews across the country attended 188 “unnecessary” fires for the month of November which have been blamed on fireworks.
Eight more out of control bonfires were dealt with in Carmarthenshire, and 10 were dealt with in Neath Port Talbot over the same period. However, the statistics also account for deliberately set refuse fires. “However, I would ask people to take responsibility for themselves, their children and their neighbours and report any incidents of anti-social behaviour to us”.
“However, we will be firm with those who flout the law and jeopardise the safety of others”.
“Our efforts over a number of years have resulted in fewer complaints of antisocial behaviour, however, we can not be complacent”.
Jacquie Baldwin, of the bonfire committee, has urged people to pre-buy their tickets to avoid queues on the night. Take special care of elderly or nervous pets and if your pet is very stressed consult your vet for advice on keeping them calm.
In Colwyn Bay’s Eirias Park there will be a firework display on November 5 starting at 7.00pm.
When building or attending a bonfire, residents should ensure the bonfire is well away from buildings, trees and fireworks and is stable enough to ensure it will not collapse outwards. We have increased the budget for the fireworks so it should be more spectacular than normal. Have a bucket filled with water on standby to drop the spent sparklers into. Plastic and rubber burn in an unpredictable way and create extremely noxious fumes and are not suitable for residential areas.
North Wales Police are also urging caution.
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Trevor Bernard, head of community safety for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, said: “The best way to enjoy bonfire night is to attend an organised display”.
