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Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews in Northumberland

Firefighters across Northumberland were faced with a busy Bonfire night as their fire control handled 343 calls.

Whilst residents around the county enjoyed a safe Bonfire Night with many attending organised displays, Northumberland fire crews still had a busy night attending incidents created by a small number of irresponsible individuals.

Crews attended 60 bonfires across Northumberland, as well as attending other incidents including a serious Road Traffic Collison. Fortunately, there were no serious instances of abusive or violent behaviour towards fire crews across Northumberland.

Group Manager for Community Risk and Response, Steve Kennedy said: “Although we have had a busy night, due to the working closely with partners such as Northumbria Police and Northumberland County Council, both on the night and on the run up to the event, the night was enjoyed safely by our residents and the fire crews.

"I’d like to pass on my thanks to those partners for their assistance and to those residents who sensibly enjoyed the occasion.”
 
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