Multishots
Cakes & barrages
Stand upright on flat ground. Secure against tipping exactly as the label directs.
For fan cakes, check the “this side to audience” marking. Keep the firing path clear and never lean over the tubes.
A little preparation. A safer celebration.
Big moments.
Safe starts.
Your guide to multishots, rockets and fountains. Read it before you set up, and keep the instructions supplied with every product.
01 / Before the first spark
Prepare before dark.
- Put one responsible adult aged 18 or over in charge. No alcohol while firing.
- Keep spectators out of the firing and falling-debris areas. Check the wind and avoid overhead obstructions such as trees and cables.
- Tell neighbours in advance, keep pets indoors and supervise children. Read our pets guide.
- Have a torch, water and suitable supports ready. Keep unused fireworks in a closed box, away from flames and cigarettes.
02 / Set up for the product
Three types. Three checks.
Rockets
Give them a clear launch
Use a proper, securely fixed launch tube. Never use a bottle or hold a rocket in your hand.
The stick must move freely and must not be stuck in the ground. Follow the label’s launch direction, keeping the flight path away from spectators.
Fountains
Outdoor ground fountains
Stand upright on flat ground and secure as instructed so the fountain cannot fall over.
Keep the spark area clear of people and anything that can burn. Never hold a ground fountain.
03 / Light, then leave
One at a time.
Then stand back.
Keep your body away from the top. Light the fuse at arm’s length with a taper, then move immediately to the label’s stated distance. Never throw fireworks or put them in pockets.
04 / After the display
Leave the space clear.
Let spent fireworks cool completely, then soak them and debris overnight before appropriate disposal. Never put fireworks on a bonfire. This cleanup advice applies to spent fireworks; keep clear of failed fireworks and seek advice.
Keep the official guidance handy.
Checked 30 October 2026. For outdoor consumer fireworks. Read the current guidance and your product’s own label before use.