PARENTS are warned to watch out for sparkler danger as bonfire night celebrations reach a climax this weekend.

Sparklers cause many injuries to young children each year and the county's chief fire officer Steve Seaber has urged mums and dads to take care.

He said: "Sparklers burn with an intense white heat and should not be given to children under five.

"Never leave children unattended when they are holding sparklers and once they have finished burning, douse them quickly in a bucket of water as they remain very hot even when seemingly burned out."

People are also advised not to drink alcohol if they will be in charge of a bonfire or lighting fireworks and to keep pets indoors.

Several organised displays are being held over the next few days.

Kings Langley – Wednesday, November 5. There will be a bonfire and fireworks at the Rudolf Steiner School, Langley Hill, from 6pm to 8pm, with the fireworks starting at 7pm. Entry is £3 for adults, £2 for children or £10 for a family ticket.

Sarratt – Wednesday, November 5. Sarratt Parish Council's display will take place on the village green although there will not be a bonfire. The fireworks start at 7.30pm.

Abbots Langley – Friday, November 7. Watford Lions Club's annual fireworks display takes place at The Manor Sports and Recreation Grounds, starting at 7.30pm. There will not be a bonfire this year, but there will be children's amusements and music provided by Watford Hospital Radio. The event is sponsored by Abbots Langley Parish Council. Entry is free but there will be a collection.

Watford – Saturday, November 8. Gates at Cassiobury Park open at 6pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7pm and the fireworks display will commence at 7.30pm. Fire performers will herald the start of the fireworks. Entry is free but there will be a collection undertaken by Round Table, the group organising the event.

Harrow – Saturday, November 8. Harrow's big bonfire night celebrations will take place at Harrow Cricket Club in Wood End Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, starts at 6.30pm. For more information, telephone 0208 422 0932.