Organisers of Essex fireworks displays are being urged to get in touch with their local fire stations now before the national firefighters' strike takes hold.
Peter Wilson of the National Campaign for Firework Safety said: "Now that the firemen's strike has being confirmed, we would urge all organisers of bonfires and firework displays to contact their local fire brigade.
"Discuss with the firefighters your plans for the coming Guy Fawkes. Now is the time to iron out the problems. Ask the firefighters to carry out a site inspection, and go through with them your plans of the event.
"If your event takes place whilst the firefighters are on strike, consider changing the date, either bring it forward or delay it."
Published Tuesday October 22, 2002
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