Chlothing bin for fire-fighters charity is set alight in Skegness
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue has criticised the “mindless action” that saw a charity bin in Skegness destroyed in an arson attack.
Crews from Skegness were called to Churchill Avenue just after midnight on October 16, after reports the clothing bin for the Fire Fighters Charity was on fire, along with several bags left on the ground next to it.
Speaking the following day, a service spokesperson said: “Sadly, last night, one of our Fire Fighters Charity clothing recycling bins was deliberately set alight.
“Not only is starting deliberate fires extremely dangerous, but this mindless action has destroyed clothes kindly donated by our fantastic communities and supporters.
"Like all charities, every pound raised makes a big difference. Needless incidents like this have a direct impact on the people who rely on the Fire Fighters Charity’s services during what could be the most challenging time in their life. Money that could have gone towards supporting members of our fire service community will now have to be used to cover the costs of this damage.
"We’d like to thank our crews who attended the incident and everyone who continues to support the Fire Fighters Charity. If you have any unwanted clothing, please considering donating through our recycling facilities at most of our local fire stations, or find your nearest clothes bin on the Fire Fighters Charity website, and help us continue providing support to our firefighting community.”