A bonfire in Dundee where firefighters came under attack has left debris and damage as SFRS report eight crew attacks across Scotland.
Residents of Kirkton celebrated Guy Fawkes Night in Dundee on Friday with a bonfire and fireworks display on Beauly Avenue.
Large piles of debris from the bonfire including the metal structures of chairs, sofas and shopping trolleys have been left in the area, with significant damage left to grass.
Rubbish including glass bottles have also been left behind by spectators of the bonfire.
There does not appear to be any damage to surrounding trees in the area or to houses and cars nearby.
Police visited the site earlier on Friday as couches and wooden pallets were loaded into a pile in preparation for the blaze.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) attended the scene at around 7pm where one appliance was mobilised.
But a spokeswoman said crews were forced to leave the area after coming under attack when they attempted to extinguish the fire.
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.”
Eight attacks on crews across Scotland
It comes as one of a number of attacks on fire fighters across Scotland on Friday evening as SFRS revealed they dealt with over 370 bonfires across the country between 3:30pm and 11:30pm.
Firefighters reported eight attacks on crews across Scotland, with three sustaining injuries.
Overall, SFRS received over 1000 calls to their operations control room over the course of the evening.
It is not yet known if any firefighters were injured during the attack in Kirkton.
SFRS Assistant chief officer Stuart Stevens said: “Attacks on our firefighters are completely unacceptable.
“This type of behaviour not only prevents our crews from bringing any emergency to a safe and swift conclusion, but it can impact on our emergency service colleagues – including the police when they must escort us at the scene.
“This type of behaviour is, of course, carried out by a very small minority and we once again thank our communities for their continuing support and working together with us to stay safe.”
Libby Logan, SFRS area commander for operations control, said: “This was a busy and challenging evening, but I would like to praise our Operations Control staff who have once again worked tirelessly to ensure we respond to those who need us the most.
“Their dedication has allowed us to meet this challenge and continue to protect communities throughout Bonfire Night.”
A spokesperson for Dundee City Council said they are looking into the damage left behind from the bonfire in Kirkton.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We were called around 3pm to concerns relating to a bonfire in the Beauly Avenue area of Dundee.
“Officers attended and advice was given.”
