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The UK Government has issued a stern warning ahead of this year's Bonfire Night . It comes after a petition to tackle how loud fireworks can be reached over 50,000 signatures. With Bonfire Night set to take place in just over two weeks on November 5, police have urged people to be aware of the dangers of setting off fireworks being bought in supermarkets. This was echoed in the petition that calleed for the reduction in noise for huge firework displays. Emergency services have been told to be on standby for any firework-related incidents over the next two weeks. But as a means to call on ministers to deal with the stress of fireworks on animals, the government has officially given its verdict. The original petition submitted via the UK Petitions website called for the reduction of the maximum noise level from 120 decibels to 90 decibels. It comes as animals are set to be drastically affected once again due to the loud noise caused by the explosions. Explaining their rationale, the original petition reads: "We think each year, individuals suffer because of loud fireworks. We believe horses, dogs , cats, livestock and wildlife can be terrified by noisy fireworks and many people find them intolerable." The petition also cited research that found that over half of dog owners have been left with anxiety as they have to deal with problems caused by fireworks. As well as this, data found that there tends to be a surge in dogs going missing around the event as they struggle to deal with the huge noises. In total, the petition had garnered some 52,226 signatures at the time of writing. However, the government has already given its official response to the matter, giving a stark warning to pet owners. "The Government recognises that some people have strong feelings about fireworks and has been listening to concerns raised by members of the public regarding the impact of firework noise," the response said. "However, we also know that fireworks, when used responsibly, are a source of enjoyment for many people. "A number of animal welfare organisations, along with industry and local authorities, provide advice and guidance to enable people to minimise the negative impacts of fireworks on people, animals and our communities," ministers added. "We work closely with these organisations to amplify this messaging in the run up to, and during, key dates when fireworks are commonly used." The government added that while there are fireworks that have a maximum noise level of 120 decibels on sale to the general public, there are other options available. Many retailers are also selling the likes of "lower noise" and "no bang" fireworks so that everyone is able to enjoy the evening. It added that as a way to counteract the rise in firework-related incidents, the government has launched a "fireworks campaign" in order to raise awareness of animal welfare and "encourage responsible use". Westminster added that it wants its campaign to reduce the negative impact of fireworks, whilst still making them a fun activity for all the family . For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters .
