THREE Towns residents came together to help guard a bonfire after council workers turned up to try and dismantle it.
Residents found themselves in a stand-off with the authorities after council workers turned up to stop the bonfire on New England Road.
Organisers told the Herald how they had surrounded the bonfire on arrival – with two sitting up top and refusing to come down after the arrival of North Ayrshire Council – with Police Scotland confirming they remained at the scene for some time.
However residents blasted the local authority’s attempts to remove the bonfire – while commenting on an amazing atmosphere on the night.
A North Ayrshire Council spokesperson said: “At this time of year our teams attend a number of unauthorised bonfires to ensure people are safe.
“We understand a significant deposit of materials has been made at New England Road.
"Both Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are aware of the situation.”
On Facebook, Clare Convery said: “Honestly folk just trying to have a good night no hassle... but wait the council aren’t profiting from it.
"Better to have these community bonfires than loads of small reckless ones!”
Marette Honeyman Fraser said: “Absolutely buzzing there, brilliant atmosphere just what all the kids need.”
Claire A Cameron said: “Kids had a ball at it.”, while Tracy O’Brien added: “Huge thank you to the lady who was providing hotdogs, soup and hot chocolate.”
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