Fire service deals with hundreds of emergency calls during Eleventh Night bonfires
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service responded to over 300 emergency calls during the annual Eleventh Night bonfire celebrations. Firefighters faced hostile crowds and dealt with multiple property fires, including the destruction of two homes.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing public safety and social tensions associated with traditional cultural celebrations in Northern Ireland.
OVER 300 EMERGENCY calls were made to firefighters as Eleventh Night bonfires were lit across the North.
The article reports on factual emergency service statistics and specific incidents without taking a political stance on the tradition itself.
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