Residents neighbouring Parliament Road Park in Middlesbrough were given a sharp jolt at around 22:30 this evening as fireworks unexpectedly lit the night sky.
The ‘display’ which could be seen and heard from a sizeable radius lasted for approximately 5 minutes, leaving plumes of smoke on Linthrope Road.
Upon investigation, the fireworks were courtesy of 5 youthful looking individuals, two males and three females, who when question explained they were “celebrating someones birthday”.
Although no obvious harm was caused by events, concerns would be that fireworks of this industrial nature were available to non-professionals.
A passing resident, who was out walking and appeared a little startled from events commented “I didn’t expect that!”
Guidance from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in relation to fireworks; https://www.rospa.com/home-safety/advice/fireworks-safety/
- Plan your firework display to make it safe and enjoyable
- Keep fireworks in a closed box and use them one at a time
- Read and follow the instructions on each firework using a torch if necessary
- Light the firework at arm’s length with a taper and stand well back
- Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks
- Never return to a firework once it has been lit
- Don’t put fireworks in pockets and never throw them
- Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators
- Never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire
- Make sure that the fire is out and surroundings are made safe before leaving.
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