Staffordshire County Council's Trading Standards service is advising people to buy fireworks only from licensed and reputable retailers.
Councillor Anthony Screen emphasizes that it's
'vital' to avoid cheap, unsafe fireworkswith Bonfire Night celebrations approaching.
This warning comes after a rise in reports of unsafe fireworks being sold through social media platforms, markets, pop-up shops, and private homes.
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Author's summary: Buy safe fireworks from reputable traders.