Article Fire chief urges public to be aware of the dangers and follow safety advice if releasing festive fireworks By Hector MacKenzie | Updated: 08:44, 28 December 2020 Get the Northern Times sent to your inbox every week and swipe through an exact replica of the day's newspaper Alasdair Perry: 'Fireworks are explosives at the end of the day, and if not used properly their use can cause life-changing injuries'. THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is warning of the dangers of using fireworks at private events over the festive period. With many public events cancelled due to Covid-19, families and communities are being reminded that using fireworks in gardens and common areas can have devastating consequences.