Guy Fawkes Night is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November.
Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords.
Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London.
Lighting bonfires on Guy Fawkes Night, November 5, is a popular many parts of Canada.
If you plan on having a bonfire ensure bonfires are legal and safe.
Tips:
- Fires should be placed on a gravel base away from trees and structures;
- Flammable liquids should not be used to start or accelerate a fire;
- No aerosol cans or pressurized gas cylinders are added;
- Children should be supervised by their guardians;
- You should ensure easy access to fire extinguishing supplies; and
- Once finished, the fire should be extinguished using water and/or gravel.