Right: Craigyhill bonfire in Larne. (Image: Bill Guiller)
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) say crews had a “relatively quiet” Eleventh night as bonfires were lit in communities across the province.
Brian Stanfield, Assistant Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, NIFRS said:
“It has been a relatively quiet Eleventh night for Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service.
“Between 6pm and 2am, we received 109 emergency 999 calls. This resulted in our Firefighters attending 78 operational incidents, 37 of which were bonfire related.
“During this period, the number of emergency calls received was down 25% when compared to 2023.
“Peak activity was between 10pm and 1am and normal emergency response across Northern Ireland was maintained.
“I would like to thank our Firefighters, Regional Control Centre Personnel and Support Employees involved in the operational response tonight and commend those involved in the planning preparations including our multi-agency partners.
“I am encouraging everyone to follow our safety advice across the weekend to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe.”