Refuse is the biggest single cause of deliberate fires.
They can be a serious threat to life and an enormous expense to property.
We can thwart these incidences of firesetting by making sure there is no refuse lying around to be set on fire.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service try to raise public awareness over the state of the local environment to reduce the incidences of refuse being available to the opportunist firesetter.
Fly tipping can also result in fires and we work with partner agencies to try and prevent and prosecute.
The speedy removal of this refuse will in itself bring about a marked reduction in the number of deliberate fires in your area.
Bulky Household Items Removal Service...
Bulky household items (including fridges / freezers and disused furniture) can be removed by your Local Authority. Contact your local authority for more information.
If you have any information which you wish to report, you can contact your local Prevention and Education Team confidentially.
