Firework thrown into Bristol man's bedroom
A man was watching television in his Bristol bedroom when a lit firework was thrown through his window.
The incident happened at about 9.30pm on Thursday at bedsits in Carlyle Road, Easton.
The firework missed the man, believed to be in his 30s, and landed on his bed before exploding.
He managed to get out of the building along with three other occupants, who were alerted by fire alarms going off.
No one was hurt in the incident, but the firework left scorch marks on the bed and damaged the walls and ceiling.
Two fire engines from Speedwell Fire Station attended the incident, and four firefighters checked the fire was out and ensured the property was safe.
Firefighters could not confirm the type of firework used but said it was not a rocket.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman, Stephanie Mounsey, said: "Fortunately no one was hurt in this case, but we would like to remind people about the dangers of fireworks and to urge people not to endanger the lives of others when using them.
"Fireworks can cause severe burns if they are not used correctly."
4 Comments
by debbi, not far away from r
Monday, October 26 2009, 8:59PM
“well said”
by R, Fishponds
Monday, October 26 2009, 4:40PM
“To be honest Michelle, this isn't the kind of thing I'd expect from Easton. Growing up in Hartcliffe, this kind of thing was quite commonplace from malicious kids trying to scare local residents. Easton doesn't really seem like the type of place where fireworks are a big thing, more for the areas of the city where houses tend to have bigger gardens, and more council housing”
by michelle, Bristol
Monday, October 26 2009, 3:46PM
“Easton.....
says it all really!”
by Anne, Bristol
Monday, October 26 2009, 3:32PM
“If I was Prime Minister I would make it illegal to throw Fireworks into people's bedrooms, then stupid things like this would never happen again.”