Fireworks ‘intentionally directed’ at fire crews

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A Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

No injuries or damage were recorded during attacks at different locations in Northern Ireland.

Fireworks were “intentionally directed” at fire crews during six incidents on Halloween.

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to 89 incidents on Saturday.

The NIFRS said several of the calls to which they responded between 6pm on Saturday and 1am on Sunday were Halloween related, including 23 bonfires.

An NIFRS spokesperson said: “At six incidents fireworks were intentionally directed at attending fire crews.

“No damage or injuries resulted and operational response for local communities was maintained throughout.”

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