Bonfire 'hit squads' will be cracking down on illegal displays to ensure fireworks night doesn't end in disaster.
And South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) is urging residents to report any potentially dangerous bonfires to them to ensure public safety.
At this time of year SLC works closely with the fire service and local partner agencies to raise awareness of the risks and dangers associated with bonfires and fireworks.
A dedicated ‘hit squad’ has been set up in all four areas across South Lanarkshire to safely dismantle and remove unauthorised bonfires being built on council land.
Council workers are out and about in the community and the community wardens mobile CCTV van will also be on the lookout for potential problems for the ‘hit squads’ to tackle, with known hot spots closely monitored across the next week or so.
Councillor John Anderson, chairman of the council’s community and enterprise resources committee, said "nobody wants a fun night out to end out with someone being injured or even killed".
He told Lanarkshire Live : “This initiative to remove unauthorised bonfires is a great example of how the council works with partners to tackle anti-social behaviour and demonstrates how effective partnership working can be in achieving real results in our communities.”
Anyone with any concerns over bonfires in their community are asked during office hours to ring 0303 123 1020 (Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 4.45 pm and Friday 8.45am – 4.15pm) or out with these hours to contact the 24-hour hotline on 0800 242024.
Councillor Anderson added: “We urge everyone to attend only well organised, official bonfire events where you know you can enjoy the bonfires and fireworks safely and enjoyably.”