Fire service reviews procedures after crews in Clare come under attack

Firefighters and gardaí attending the scene of a bonfire targeted by stone-throwing youths

Firefighting crews have reported an escalation of antisocial attacks in the Ennis area.

Clare County Fire and Rescue is reviewing its procedures for responding to calls following a recent escalation in antisocial behaviour in one area of Ennis.

On Saturday night, firefighters and gardaí attended the scene of a bonfire in the Cloughleigh area of the town and say they were fortunate to escape uninjured after they came under attack from stone-throwing youths.