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Firefighters were yelled at and fireworks were thrown at them as they tried to put out a bonfire in Speke.
Crews were called to the fire on Western Avenue shortly before 7 p.m. but were greeted by a group of angry adults when they arrived.
Missiles were fired at the crews and their fire trucks, but crowds who also verbally abused them.
The fire service has since issued a scathing statement asking those involved if they are “proud” of themselves.
A spokesperson said: “Our firefighters have been attacked by people who set off fireworks tonight while responding to an incident in Speke, this will not be tolerated.”
“The teams were called to a large bonfire on Western Avenue shortly before 7 pm.
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“Upon arrival, the firefighters were greeted by a large number of people who immediately began to verbally abuse them and launch fireworks.
“Fortunately no one was injured and the fire truck was not damaged, but that does not make this acceptable.
“Firefighters are not targets, they are human beings with family and loved ones waiting for them at home.
“They come out every day and night, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to keep YOU, the people of Merseyside, safe.
“They are there for you in your time of need and they put their lives at risk on a daily basis. Are these the tanks they get?
“They do not deserve to be verbally and physically assaulted in the performance of their duties.”
Images shared on social media showed how crowds continued to obstruct teams and police who were called to the scene.
Men can be heard yelling at officers and fireworks are lit in the background.
Community bonfires were banned this year during the coronavirus pandemic and in an attempt to prevent people from gathering.
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It was also warned that smoke would be bad for anyone already suffering from respiratory problems and could put them at higher risk for contracting the virus.
Firefighters in Merseyside have previously said they would extinguish each and every bonfire they are called to for a public safety issue.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue went on to ask those involved in tonight’s incident if they were “proud” of the behavior.
They said, “If you or someone you know was involved in this tonight, are you proud of yourself?
“Think about the person you want to be and remember that your actions have consequences.”
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