CBM gives safety guidelines for those who are going to set off fireworks With the arrival of the June festivities and the World Cup, the demand for fireworks increases in Amapá. The Military Fire Department (CBM) advises that use must be done responsibly to avoid accidents. The corporation reinforces that purchases must only be made in inspected locations and that handling requires basic care, such as keeping a safe distance, not allowing children to use them and never re-lighting failed devices. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free Risk of accidents Captain Alex Carvalho Gama, from CBM, explains that the danger lies mainly in incorrect handling. "The issue of risk, mainly, could be causing burns. The issue of not knowing how to handle fireworks could lead to an accident occurring. So it is very important for the population to be careful when handling them, following the guidelines. Children cannot also be handling fireworks, handling matches", he said. Instructions for use are usually printed on the side of the box. Another important point is storage in a suitable location. Safe purchase Lieutenant Diego Ramon Pantoja de Lima highlights that purchases must only be made in inspected locations. "You must buy from stores that have been inspected by the Fire Department. These stores will take the minimum amount of care. We passed on this information at the time of the inspection and they will have storage. And as was previously reviewed, you have to follow the instructions on the box", he said. READ MORE: June festival in Macapá brings together 30 groups starting this Thursday (11); see schedule Are you going to have a June party? See how to request road closures and provisional power connections in Macapá Care when handling fireworks Buy only in stores inspected by the Fire Department; Follow the instructions on the packaging; Do not allow children to handle fire or matches; Store in a suitable place, away from heat sources; Do not hold the firecracker with your hand while firing; Never try to rekindle failed fires; Keep a safe distance from houses, cars, power lines and vegetation; Avoid proximity to bonfires or places at risk of fire. The Fire Department also advises that holding the firecracker incorrectly can cause accidents. If the artifact fails, the recommendation is not to attempt to relight it. In urban areas, the risk is greater: the firecracker can hit cars, houses or the electricity grid. "We have to take into account the issue of it being a remote, isolated area, especially since there are also fires in these places. So there has to be this isolation from the risk. It cannot be close to vegetation, residences, cars, vehicles, because this could cause a fire", added Captain Alex. Fire Department warns of fire risks during June festival and World Cup in Amapá. File/g1 Fire Department warns of fire risks during June festival and World Cup in Amapá. Isadora Pereira/g1 See the latest news from g1 Amapá VIDEOS with news from Amapá: