South Tyneside Council is asking the public to leave bonfires to the organised events this November 5th.

Residents across South Tyneside are being warned against building bonfires in public spaces ahead of Guy Fawkes Night.

South Tyneside Council has told the public to leave “bonfires to the organised events” and not to build fires in places like streets or parks ahead of November 5.

South Tyneside Council has issued a bonfire warning ahead of November 5. | Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images

placeholder image — South Tyneside Council has issued a bonfire warning ahead of November 5. | Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images

The local authority has also asked people not to leave materials lying around that could be deliberately set alight.

The warning comes due to the fact that bonfires can quickly get out of control, putting people, property and emergency services at risk.

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If anyone spots an illegal bonfire being built in South Tyneside, then it can be reported anonymously through South Tyneside Council’s Contact Centre by calling: 0191 427 7000, online at: http://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/reportit or to Northumbria Police via 101.

If there is a fire and an immediate danger, members of the public should move to a safe place and call 999.