Firefighters in Dundee attempting to extinguish an open bonfire in the Kirkton area have come under attack.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said one appliance had been mobilised to Beauly Terrace.
But a spokeswoman said crews were forced to leave the area after coming under attack when they attempted to extinguish the fire.
We reported earlier how police had attended during the set up of the large bonfire, which saw couches and wooden pallets stacked against a tree.
An SFRS spokeswoman said: “We were alerted at 7.04pm on Friday, November 5 to reports of a bonfire in the open at Beauly Terrace, Dundee.
“Operations Control mobilised one appliance to the scene and firefighters attempted to extinguish the fire.
“Crews left the scene following an attack and Police Scotland attended.”
It is not known if anyone was injured during the incident.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers remain in attendance at an ongoing bonfire in the Beauly Avenue area of Dundee. There has been no further incidents of anti-social behaviour reported to officers at the scene.”
Martin Blunder, SFRS Chief Officer, said that across Scotland one firefighter had already had to attend hospital after an attack.
“Less than two hours in to Bonfire Night and three attacks so far with one of these requiring a visit to hospital,” he said.
Chief officer Blunden added: “Please do not attack firefighters who are only doing their job.
‘Please do not attack firefighters who are only doing their job’
“In fact, why attack any emergency service worker when we are here to protect you from harm?”
Locals also set off fireworks, with one person saying that some had been set off across the street causing alarm.
The local told The Courier: “There have been a few fireworks launched across the street and people have run.
“But most of it has gone up in the air. There hasn’t been any police or fire service engaging with it at all.
Younger kids seem to have stepped back, I think because of the fireworks and a few being a wee bit astray
“Younger kids seem to have stepped back, I think because of the fireworks and a few being a wee bit astray.”
Another local resident said: “Absolutely appalling tonight. Youths setting them off under cars. On main roads etc.”
Previous incidents at Kirkton bonfire
Residents of Kirkton have organised their own unofficial bonfire night celebrations for several years.
In 2020 young people were said to have been “left in tears” as fireworks were thrown at police officers.
Video footage posted online in November last year of the large-scale disturbance showed young people drinking, shouting, setting fireworks alight and revving their cars.
Huge bonfire in Kirkton area of Dundee as locals celebrate with fireworks
