FIRE crews in Govanhill had fireworks hurled at them on a call-out to an unsafe bonfire.

The attack last night was one of 600 incidents reported across Scotland on Bonfire Night, including 300 in the west of the country.

A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue service said police were called but those responsible escaped before officers arrived.

He said no one was injured in the attack, which was "fairly rare" for the fire service.

Deputy Chief Officer Alex Clark said: “Attacks on emergency responders are completely unacceptable and I am sure the public would be outraged by incidents where their firefighters have been targeted while working to protect people and property.

“Those responsible should know that the authorities take their mindless criminal actions extremely seriously and we work closely with police to ensure they are identified and held to account.

“We will continue our efforts to bring about a reduction in these mindless actions from a small number of individuals. As an organisation we have a duty of care towards our employees and are committed to protecting our frontline staff who work in challenging circumstances to make communities safer.”

Elsewhere, in Larbert, a fire crew was subjected to a verbal attack when they were called to an out-of-control bonfire with gas cannisters in a park opposite Southview in Stenhousemuir.

They were threatened with violence at 7pm, moments before two youths were injured as the bonfire flared up in their faces.

The spokesman said that, despite the abuse, the firefighters provided first aid for the youths, using the burns kit carried on the fire appliance, before paramedics arrived.

One of the teenagers was taken to hospital.

Watch Manager Graham Cuthil said: “It’s hard when your crew are being threatened and abused for trying to do their job and keep people safe. This bonfire was clearly unsafe which was sadly proven as the two young lads received burns to their faces before we could get to work and extinguish it.”

And in New Cumnock, in Ayrshire, crews had objects thrown at them when they were called to an out-of-control rubbish fire shortly after 6.30pm.

Fire crews across Scotland were called to more than 600 incidents, including 300 bonfires.

In Glasgow, they included a fire at a semi-detached home in Colintraive Avenue in the north of the city.

Crews from Easterhouse and Springburn were called out at 9.20pm, followed by a third from Cowcaddens.

Three men were checked at the scene by paramedics for smoke inhalation.

Earlier in the evening, crews from Yorkhill and Cowcaddens were called to a two car crash on Kelvinhaugh Street.

The incident, at 6.30pm, saw firefighters provide first aid to a woman who was taken by ambulance to Queen Elisabeth University Hospital.

The incidents were among 306 in the west of Scotland, including 177 bonfires, firefighters dealt with before 11pm.

Deputy Chief Officer Alex Clark said: “Our crews were needed at incidents across Scotland and many of the 999 calls related to bonfires that were unsupervised or endangered homes and other buildings.

“While bonfire-related activity means this is typically the service’s busiest night of the year, it’s important to remember that firefighters must also be ready to respond to the full range of emergencies where they may be required.

“Our frontline crews and Operations Control personnel are incredibly dedicated and their professionalism and skill were crucial to protecting communities throughout the country.

“Everyone who chose to attend an organized event this year played their part in helping to keep themselves, their families and their communities safe.”