Find Us First: Fireworks: “Remember Remember the 5th of November”

When you’re considering wood burning ovens in Crawley, you might want to consider buy fireworks as the 5^th of November is fast approaching…

History of Fireworks

The earliest documentation of fireworks dates back to 7th century China, where they were invented. These were heated over a fire and dried to give a black flaky powder which burned with a loud bang when ignited. This crude, early mixture has come to be known in our modern world today as gun powder.

The Chinese named this fascinating black powder "huo yao" ("Fire Chemical") and developed it further. The mixture was inserted into the hollow of a bamboo stick and when thrown into a fire, the gases produced by the ignited burning powder inside caused a massive build-up of pressure and blasted the tube apart. The basic fire cracker was born. Thereafter, fire crackers played an essential part to Chinese festivities -weddings, religious rituals -nay cause for celebration heard their bang due to the belief that they were thought to be influential enough to scare off wicked spirits.

The fireworks were used to accompany many festivities. It is a part of the culture of China and had its origin there; eventually it spread to other cultures and societies. The art and science of firework making has developed into an independent profession. In China, pyro technicians were respected for their knowledge of complex techniques in mounting firework displays.

Safety When You Buy Your Fireworks

Fireworks can be great fun. Unfortunately, every year, people get hurt because they fool around with fireworks. Last year over 900 people required hospital treatment from accidents involving fireworks, luckily in Wood Burning Stoves Crawley they will tell you the safety protections on sight.

Make sure you’re not one of them by following these few simple rules.
Never play with fireworks - They are explosives and can hurt you.
Only adults should light or hold fireworks.
When you are watching fireworks stand well back.
Never go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode.
Fireworks will frighten your pets, so keep your pets safely indoors.