Residents are being warned to be extra careful around fire this Halloween, with many fancy dress costumes being fire risks.
A spokesperson for the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Please remember to keep children away from candles and open flames, especially when they are wearing fancy dress costumes. These are classed as toys rather than clothes under British Toy Safety Regulations, meaning they are less fire resistant."
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