Some do’s and don’ts while bursting crackers during Diwali

way2barak, Oct.25: Diwali the festival of lights is celebrated throughout the country. People indulge themselves in bursting fire crackers during Diwali. However, this is a risky affair and certain precautionary measures are to be adopted while bursting crackers.

Do’s and don’ts while bursting crackers during Diwali:

• Burst crackers in the open area, — never inside the home.
• Burst naturally- made high quality and low noise crackers.
• Wear cotton clothes while bursting crackers. Synthetic fabrics are more likely to catch fire.
• Store water where crackers burst so it can be easily accessible during an emergency.
• Don’t bring back crackers which don’t burst.
• Do not burst crackers with the intention of harming animals, birds etc.
• Do not burst crackers near petrol pumps, cloth shops, or vehicles.

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