(haipo) – Lag BaOmer is one of the favorite holidays for children, with bonfires, friends, and hot potatoes. But alongside the special experience, every year many children end up in the emergency room due to burns and accidents that could have been prevented. Adhering to simple safety rules can make the difference between a fun evening and a dangerous event.
Preparations for a fire begin with the gathering of the planks, and this is a stage where it is important to exercise judgment. Planks should only be gathered during daylight hours and in safe, accessible places, and avoid climbing to heights or entering construction sites. Before lifting a plank, check that it does not have nails or sharp parts, and make sure that there are no animals such as snakes or scorpions underneath it.
During the bonfire itself, the presence of a responsible adult is not a recommendation but a requirement. An open area approved by the local authority should be chosen, away from trees, power lines, and flammable materials. It is recommended to prefer a relatively small bonfire, which is easier to control, and to define a clear safety boundary around the fire using stones or other markings.
Appropriate clothing is also part of the protection: closed shoes and long clothing can prevent burns from sparks and embers. Be careful not to throw flammable or dangerous materials into the fire, and keep children away from the fire while putting food on the fire. It is important to remember that only adults should deal with the fire itself.
In addition, you should have basic safety measures: water or sand for extinguishing, a mobile phone available, and a first aid kit. At the end of the evening, it is imperative to make sure that the fire is completely extinguished and that no burning embers remain.
Beyond personal safety, it is also important to protect the environment: avoid burning plastic, painted materials, or glass, and stay away from smoke as much as possible.
Lag BaOmer can remain a happy and safe experience as long as you adhere to responsibility, vigilance, and simple precautionary rules.
It is prohibited to light bonfires in Haifa, except in a number of locations approved by the municipality.
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Proposes that those who light bonfires anywhere else be fined 1000 shekels in order to create an effective threat to those who violate the ban.