{"id":811,"date":"2020-11-06T12:51:51","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T12:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/?p=811"},"modified":"2020-11-10T17:57:37","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T17:57:37","slug":"the-danger-of-home-fireworks-became-clear-as-kents-council-displays-called-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/2020\/11\/06\/the-danger-of-home-fireworks-became-clear-as-kents-council-displays-called-off\/","title":{"rendered":"The danger of home Fireworks became clear as Kent&#8217;s Council displays called off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Across the county, the 5<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;November is a night of bright skies and celebrations. Usually many fireworks displays organised by the council and professional companies attract large crowds. However, this year due to the coronavirus pandemic almost every display has been cancelled and people attempted their own version of an extravagant display from their gardens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><video controls src=\"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cm-chat-media-video-bEiwSFXFPaUhsMUtWRll0OTVIOTR2bXhMQRoAGgAiBgik4Z7-BTIBCEgCUARgAQ.mov\"><\/video><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Just last week, a major incident occurred at the University of Hertfordshire. Some students were setting off fireworks in the courtyard of student accommodation on campus. This is despite the fact that fireworks are actually banned on the campus. Some residents described \u201cactual carnage\u201d as police and riot dogs were called to the scene. One student was hit in the head with a firework and rushed to hospital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amy Kember, an English Literature Student at the University said: \u201cEverywhere you went there was something going on. I was worried for anyone I knew who could\u2019ve been there amongst the chaos. Having a firework go off about 5 metres in front of you is very scary.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kent Fire and Rescue put out a statement this week warning people to \u201cthink twice\u201d before planning your own display at home. They also released some vital safety tips in the hope of helping those setting off fireworks, to do so safely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"410\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Red-and-Violet-Fiction-vs-Non-Fiction-Long-Infographic-410x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-828\" srcset=\"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Red-and-Violet-Fiction-vs-Non-Fiction-Long-Infographic-410x1024.jpg 410w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Red-and-Violet-Fiction-vs-Non-Fiction-Long-Infographic-120x300.jpg 120w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Red-and-Violet-Fiction-vs-Non-Fiction-Long-Infographic-768x1920.jpg 768w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Red-and-Violet-Fiction-vs-Non-Fiction-Long-Infographic-500x1250.jpg 500w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Red-and-Violet-Fiction-vs-Non-Fiction-Long-Infographic.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the message did not seem to hinder some from being irresponsible with fireworks. Last night in Twydall, a mum of two shared her horror as her son was almost hit by a firework.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia Jeffery said: \u201cWe are a family that love fireworks and every year have watched displays. After lockdown this year, I thought that taking the boys for a long walk and looking at those people were letting off from their gardens would make up for them missing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m very shaken up, disgusting how people can be so stupid. I\u2019m just glad my boy is safe\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"828\" height=\"1018\" src=\"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_2655.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-854\" srcset=\"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_2655.jpg 828w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_2655-244x300.jpg 244w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_2655-768x944.jpg 768w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_2655-500x615.jpg 500w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_2655-800x984.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption>Georgia Jeffery&#8217;s two young sons on their walk last night. Credit: Georgia Jeffery.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are still keen to see a magnificent display put on by professionals though, Kent has a completely COVID-19 secure event taking place at the Kent County Showground. The event held by Phoenix Fireworks Ltd has been dubbed as a pyromusical fireworks extravaganza.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organisers said: \u201cMarshalls will be onsite to ensure social distancing rules and all government advice must be followed by attendees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2020-11-06-at-12.49.41-1024x661.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-855\" srcset=\"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2020-11-06-at-12.49.41-1024x661.png 1024w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2020-11-06-at-12.49.41-300x194.png 300w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2020-11-06-at-12.49.41-768x495.png 768w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2020-11-06-at-12.49.41-500x323.png 500w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2020-11-06-at-12.49.41-800x516.png 800w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2020-11-06-at-12.49.41-1280x826.png 1280w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2020-11-06-at-12.49.41-1536x991.png 1536w, http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2020-11-06-at-12.49.41.png 1578w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The drive-thru display will take place over two nights, 13<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;and 14<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;November, with tickets for \u00a335 per car. It is sure to be the perfect alternative to the usual displays \u2013 so turn your heating up and get the hot chocolate ready if you plan to go along for the show!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Across the county, the 5th&nbsp;November is a night of bright skies and celebrations. Usually many fireworks displays organised by the council and professional companies attract large crowds. 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