Douglas crews tackle Marine Drive grass fire
Firefighters from Douglas station were called out to Marine Drive last night after a firework caused a grass fire (Saturday 2 November).
Crews were called out at around 11pm to reports of the blaze on the cliffside, with the grass well alight by the time they got there.
Officers say it was an entirely preventable incident that tied up the emergency responders for around an-hour-and-a-half whilst they extinguished the fire and dampened the area.
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Services has shared some safety tips and a reminder of the law surrounding the use of fireworks:
• Only buy fireworks with a CE mark
• Light fireworks at arm’s length using a taper, stand well back and never go back to a lit firework
• Never throw fireworks or put them in your pockets or clothing
• Light sparklers one at a time wearing gloves, and place used sparklers in a bucket of water
• Never give sparklers to children under five
• Keep your pets indoors throughout the evening
• Respect your neighbours – don’t let off fireworks late at night and remember there are laws to follow
• It is illegal to sell fireworks to someone under the age of 18 or to light fireworks in a public place
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