First of all, Eric emphasizes that it is important as a spectator to keep your distance from the fire, as it is common for sparks to rain at May bonfires.
– The smartest thing is to stand at a reasonable distance and to be prepared for something unexpected to happen that causes people to back away. It usually happens and then there is a risk of being run over.
May bonfire
See the May bonfire on Norra berget in Sundsvall
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Most common mistakes
Those who plan to start the fire themselves must at the same time consider a lot of other parameters.
– The two things that are a must if you are going to have a fire tonight are to check what applies on the municipality’s website and it is very important to keep track of whether there is a fire ban in Sweden, says Eric, and continues:
– The most common mistakes people make are misjudging the size of the fire and lighting it with petrol.
Watch the clip above where the fireman goes through several important tips for the Walborg celebration.