Wheelie bins tagged to prevent Bonfire Night arson

A fire service is placing yellow tags on wheelie bins to warn residents they are thought to be at high risk of being set on fire on Bonfire Night.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) is urging residents in Hull to take extra precautions to prevent theft and arson.

The campaign is being supported by Hull City Council which said "the increased activity around November fifth can unfortunately lead to higher risk for unattended bins".

Sarah Wilkinson, head of prevention at HFRS, said: "To prevent arson, store wheelie bins securely as they are often targeted in anti-social behaviour, leading to dangerous fires and environmental harm.”

The council said bins should be stored securely behind locked gates where possible and only put out on collection days and returned as soon as possible.

It also cautioned against overfilling bins and leaving loose bagged rubbish around them.

Councillor Charles Quinn said: “We want everyone to enjoy the Bonfire Night celebrations, but we also want to ensure everyone's safety.

"Unfortunately, there is an increased risk of theft and arson attacks on wheelie bins around this time."

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