ONE of York's biggest bonfires, which was originally postponed because of bad weather, has now been put off indefinitely - partly because of the firefighters' strike.
The bonfire at the New Earswick Sports and Social Club, off White Rose Avenue, was initially scheduled for November 1, but did not go ahead because of the wet conditions on the night. It was rescheduled for tomorrow - but that date has now been cancelled.
Club secretary Eddy Loftus said the decision was taken when the news of the firefighters' strike came through yesterday, though the continuing poor weather was also a factor.
He said it was possible the event could be held later this year or early in 2003.
Updated: 12:01 Wednesday, November 13, 2002
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