9 Safety Tips for Easter Bonfires

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Anyone who is planning to have an Easter bonfire has to make themselves aware beforehand about the proper safety regulations so that the fire departments are not alerted due to improper conduct.

Here are 9 safety tips for Easter bonfires:

• Don't forget to register your Easter bonfire with the local authorities that are responsible for it (often the public order office) - this will help you to avoid an unnecessary deployment of the fire brigade, which may incur charges.
  
• Only use dry plant residues and untreated wood. Remember to rearrange the material shortly before lighting so that your Easter bonfire does not become a flame trap for people and animals.
  
• Keep an access clear for the fire department and rescue services. The safety distance due to smoke and heat should be at least 50 meters from buildings and trees and at least 100 meters from roads. Pay attention to the wind direction!
  
• Be careful when lighting. Flammable liquids such as fire accelerators pose a high risk!
  
• Open fires must always be supervised. Make sure that the fire cannot spread uncontrollably. Be careful with children. They quickly succumb to the fascination of fire and underestimate the potential danger.
  
• Straw bales can ignite from heat radiation alone and are, therefore, dangerous seating.
  
• Cool minor burns immediately with water: for a maximum of ten minutes (tap water temperature 10 to 20 degrees Celsius). In case of large burns and substances sticking to the skin, only primary extinguishing should be carried out. Alert the emergency services immediately via the emergency number!
  
• As the organizer or person in charge, only leave the fire pit when it has completely cooled down. If necessary, checks must continue to be made even after the end of the event to ensure that there are no flying sparks or the likes.
  
• If your fire gets out of control, do not hesitate to call the fire department immediately. The emergency services and fire brigades are on duty around the clock, not only during Easter, to help in emergencies and dangers.