Handmade lanterns, plastic capes and costumes made from bin liners could cause serious fires.
That is the message from the county's fire service as Halloween approaches.
Northamptonshire fire and rescue service has issued a warning ahead of the October 31 event, asking people to be careful when dealing with items that could easily catch alight.
A press release from the service warns: "Every year at Halloween, adults and children are injured in accidents where lighted candles or fireworks have ignited flammable costumes and hair.
"Plastic capes and bin liners, often used as costumes, are also fire risks."
The statement added that homemade lanterns made from hollowed pumpkins are also 'extremely dangerous.'
And community fire safety supervisor Cara Payne added: "Although Halloween is traditionally a time for spooky behaviour and frightening fun,there is absolutely nothing more terrifying than having a fire at home or watching your clothes catch alight.
"We are asking parents to think very carefully about the fire risks before encouraging children to make their own Halloween lanterns.
"We also want to encourage parents to only buy Halloween costumes and masks which are labelled as flame resistant.
"Children should be kept away from naked flames at all times."
She added that people decorating their homes should also take care, particularly in not overloading sockets.
For more advice call 01604 797000.
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