Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have launched their darker nights campaign, as emergency services are calling on parents to help keep their communities safe.
As in previous years, we’re part of a multi-agency operation this Halloween and Bonfire Night period, working closely with Sunderland, UK, Northumbria Police and Kim McGuinness- Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner to proactively prevent disorder and deal with issues together.
Figures showed last year that deliberate fires in public areas, such as rubbish or wheelie bin fires, increased by 94% over the school holidays and Bonfire weekend. Many of the incidents are linked to anti-social behaviour, often perpetrated by young people, and have put public safety at risk.
Please do your part by attending organised firework displays, keeping a safe distance, supervising children and following local guidelines.
A list of organised events can be found here: www.twfire.gov.uk/.../organised-fireworks-displays
Read more on the Darker Nights Campaign here.
