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A fire chief is urging the public to enjoy Bonfire Night safely next month and avoid unnecessary risks.
Last year, 22 people were arrested in Bradford on Bonfire Night following eight separate incidents.
At the time, police told the T&A that nine teenagers were arrested over a Legrams Lane incident.
13 other people who were arrested - included two who were held on suspicion of throwing fireworks near the road around the same time as the incident on that road.
A firework on Legrams Lane after the incident on Bonfire Night (Image: Newsquest/Mike Simmonds)
He said the fire service has not seen a significant rise in emergency calls during the Bonfire Night period, with incidents remaining relatively stable.
Despite this Dale Gardiner, District Commander for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said they had not seen a significant rise in emergency calls during the Bonfire Night period, with incidents remaining relatively stable.
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Firefighters will retreat if threatened
Mr Gardiner addressed the issue of attacks on firefighters, warning that crews will withdraw if they feel threatened.
He said: "We have had incidents all throughout the year, whether that's somebody throwing a stone, somebody throwing a firework.
"Once that happens and firefighters think that they're in any kind of danger, we just retreat and then wait for the police to get involved."
Firework display (Image: Getty)
Fire service advice for Bonfire Night
This year, he is encouraging people to attend organised events rather than holding celebrations at home, especially during what he described as a busy autumn period.
He said: "Celebrate safely.
"The message is bonfire is there to be celebrated. Enjoy the sparkle, not the risk."
Safety advice for home celebrations
However, he acknowledged that some people will still choose to celebrate at home and offered practical advice for doing so safely.
He said: "If you are going to have a bonfire at home, keep it away from buildings, keep pets inside and make sure you don't put any waste on fire.
"If children are using sparklers, make sure they wear gloves.
"If you are using fireworks, make sure you've got a bucket of water or sand so that if anything does get out of hand you can put them out."
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Feelings on stricter legislation
Mr Gardiner said he believes Bonfire Night remains a valued tradition, despite ongoing discussions about tighter restrictions on fireworks.
Earlier this month Bradford Council backed tougher firework laws throughout the year amid concerns over noise, safety and their impact on people and animals.
Mr Gardiner said: "I think Bonfire Night's an English tradition, and I think it'd be a shame for it not to go ahead.
"When it goes ahead safely, in the right circumstances, it's a fantastic idea.
"Looking at a fire with a woolly hat on and gloves, eating a hot dog. What's not to like?"