Monday 05 November 2007
23.03 Hill
Avenue, Totterdown, Bristol
Crews were called to a rubbish fire in the middle of Victoria
Park and on arrival they noticed youths playing with rockets in the
park. As they attempted to tackle the fire two youths lit a rocket
and fired it horizontally at crews. It landed around 20 feet
away.
Fortunately no one was hurt, but Avon Fire & Rescue Service is
disappointed with this kind of behaviour. Not only were the youths
putting their own safety at risk, but they were also endangering
the safety of firefighters, who were there to protect the
community.
Fireworks can be extremely dangerous and can also cause horrific
injuries if used irresponsibly.