Illegal unlit bonfire
We do not deal with lit bonfires - you must call the emergency services immediately on 999.
We are responsible for the removal of unlit bonfires that are located on public land and bonfires that have been extinguished if they are affecting the environment. Each request is assessed on the risk and are given a priority based upon the assessment.
Priority Level | Risk Assessment | Situation |
Priority 1 (Category A) | High Risk | Where removal required to protect life and property; in interest of public safety (within 15m of occupied property; within housing estate; near busy road or containing gas cylinders or other hazardous material |
Priority 2 (Category B) | Medium Risk | Where removal is required to protect property but not meeting Category A criteria |
Priority 3 (Category C) | Low Risk | Where removal is required as unauthorised bonfire is situated on open land |
If you need to report an illegal unlit bonfire, please click on the report button below. Our Local Services Team will consider your report and update it with the relevant action to be taken.
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