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Public Urged to Buy Fireworks from Reputable Traders Only

Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards service is advising people to buy fireworks only from licensed and reputable retailers.

Councillor Anthony Screen says that it's

'vital' to avoid cheap, unsafe fireworks
.

This warning follows a rise in reports of unsafe fireworks being sold through social media platforms, markets, pop-up shops and private homes.

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It is

'vital'
to prioritize safety during Bonfire Night celebrations.

Author's summary: Buy safe fireworks from reputable traders.

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