Bonfires burned at an estimated 300 locations in loyalist neighbourhoods across Northern Ireland last night for the annual 12 July festivities, however fire services have said it was a "relatively quiet night".
The largest bonfire was seen at Craigyhill in Larne, which DUP MP Sammy Wilson described as "record breaking".
The bonfire there has been among the tallest in recent years, and reportedly reached 62m in height in 2022.
In a statement, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said it had been "a relatively quiet night".
Assistant Chief Fire and Rescue Officer Brian Stanfield said that between 6pm and 2am, they received 109 emergency calls.
"This resulted in our firefighters attending 78 operational incidents, 37 of which were bonfire related," he said.
The number of emergency calls received was down 25% when compared to the same period last year, the service said, adding that peak activity was between 10pm and 1am.
Well done to the organisers of the record breaking Craigyhill bonfire 🔥 in Larne. pic.twitter.com/8ZOYmXTMk6
— Sammy Wilson 🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@eastantrimmp) July 11, 2024
The majority of bonfires were lit last night, while some were also burned the previous night - including in Co Tyrone where a mock police car was burned at the summit near Dungannon.
The bonfires are an annual tradition in neighbourhoods ahead of Orange Order parades which are due to be held today.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is expected to deploy around 4,000 officers and staff - around two thirds of the force - in a public safety operation to coincide with the bonfires and the parades.
