The Twelfth of July is the most important date in the calendar for members of the Orange Order and many from the Protestant and unionist community, with tens of thousands taking to the streets to participate in and observe parades all across the north.
Bonfires are part and parcel of the annual Twelfth celebrations in Northern Ireland, however, various attempts have been made over the years to make these pyres less harmful to the environment and less likely to damage homes and property.
