The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) reports receiving 303 emergency calls as traditional Eleventh Night bonfires are lit in unionist areas, ahead of Twelfth parades. BBC News also says the service is “prepared and ready to respond to all types of emergencies” as more bonfires are planned.
Several outlets add detail on incidents firefighters handled. The Irish Times reports that firefighters dealt with a range of emergencies, including a row of terraced houses on fire, as well as two oil tanks and a shed. Other reporting describes disruption and safety concerns around some bonfires. The Evening Standard says firefighters had to withdraw from a bonfire in Cookstown after a hostile crowd, a point also reflected by TheJournal.ie.
Overall coverage describes a busy response period for NIFRS on Eleventh Night, including both fires and other emergency calls associated with the celebrations, while the service prepares for further activity in the run-up to Twelfth.
