Deliberate Fires (Arson)
Over 80% of Cleveland Fire Brigade fire calls are to deliberate fires. The main issues are rubbish/refuse, grass fires and vehicle fires. We need your help, we all want to take pride in our neighbourhoods and our communities need to work together to tackle arson.
You can do your bit by securing your wheelie bin and rubbish and putting out and bringing in bins as soon as possible after collections. Store your wheelie bin securely, and if possible, away from property.
- Report fly-tipping to your local council
- Report issues anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111
- Report fire setters anonymously to FireStoppers on 0800 169 5558
- Click here to join your local Neighbourhood watch (webpage)
Anti-Social behaviour
Anti-Social behaviour can lead to deliberate fire setting. If you are experiencing repeated anti-social behaviour (more than 3 incidents in 6 months) you can contact your local council to activate a COMMUNITY TRIGGER.
- Hartlepool Borough Council (webpage)
- Middlesbrough Council (webpage)
- Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (webpage)
- Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (webpage)
Domestic waste – don’t burn it
It is ILLEGAL to burn household rubbish that contains plastic, foam, paint, furniture, tyres etc. It is also an OFFENCE to dispose of domestic waste if it will cause pollution to human health or the environment. Recycle or use the council bulky household waste services.
