Bonfire axed in green move – Wakefield Express.

Yes, in a fantastic feat of non-thinking, we’re not having a bonfire this year… because it causes pollution.

THE annual bonfire at Thornes Park was cancelled this year by eco-friendly council bosses.

Wakefield Council decided to axe the event, which is usually part of a fireworks night, in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint.

Lisa Dodd, Wakefield Council’s service director for sport and culture, said: “As part of our drive to reduce our carbon emissions we decided not to have a bonfire.

“We will of course listen to what people have to say on whether they want to see a bonfire reinstated next year and balance this with working towards the district becoming even more eco-friendly.”

In other news, we are having the power cut to our homes at 6pm until 6am to also cut down on our carbon emissions, and the Christmas lights will not be turned on to save energy.