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Make Halloween the right kind of scary


As Halloween approaches revellers should keep fire safety front of mind

Paul Evans

Posted 25 October 2018 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Analysis|Consumer Goods and Services|National


ANALYSIS: Halloween should be remembered for fun, not tragedy. Using the Claudia Winkleman costume fire as a stark example, this guide explains the clothing, flame and fireworks risks families should understand before celebrating.

<em>This article was sponsored by the Office for Product Safety &amp; Standards</em>

The annual celebration of all things spooky and ghoulish that is Halloween is beloved of children and adults alike. Dressing up to go trick or treating or to fancy dress parties is a huge part of the evening’s festivities. The aim is to give people a good fright – it’s important, however, ...

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