Unauthorised Bonfire on Council land

Fermanagh & Omagh District Council is aware of an unauthorised bonfire on Council land at Riverview in Omagh.

This site is located in a residential area, and the presence of an unauthorised bonfire raises serious health and safety concerns for nearby residents, including risks of fire and injury. In addition, bonfires can cause significant environmental damage.

As a Council our primary concern is for public safety, and the health and welfare of our citizens and their property.  We consider this bonfire to be a risk to both public safety and to Council and private property.  Anyone attending the bonfire does so in this context and entirely at their own risk.

The Council recognises and respects the cultural significance bonfires hold for parts of the community. We work with all communities across our District throughout the year and are keen to promote community led festivals and celebrations.

The Council has a policy of ‘no bonfires on Council land or property’ at any time of the year. Over the past number of months the Council has engaged extensively with community representatives in the area and stakeholders to facilitate a solution that complies with Council policy. Unfortunately in spite of our best efforts no resolution has been found.

The Council will continue to work to resolve this matter.