13/07/2018

NIFRS Reports 'Exceptionally Busy' Bonfire Night

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) said they had an "exceptionally busy" night on Thursday, 11 July.

They received a total of 327 emergency calls within a seven-hour period on bonfire night.

Fire crews respond to 164 incidents, a rise of 23 per cent compared to the same period last year.

The NIFRS responded to 57 bonfire related incidents.

Firefighters also came under attack in L'Derry, Dungannon and Whitehead. No-one was injured, however damage was caused to an appliance.

(CD/LM)

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