HUNDREDS of townsfolk braved fierce winds and torrential rain to support Redditch Fire Station's annual bonfire and fireworks display on Sunday.
The event was hailed a success, despite a drop in visitors due to appalling weather conditions.
But station officer Richard Lawrence said he was very grateful to the people who turned up.
The firework extravaganza followed a busy weekend for fire crews, who were kept on their toes dealing with a number of emergencies.
Firefighters had to deal with a factory fire in Pipers Road, Park Farm South, which suffered 10 per cent fire damage and 60 per cent smoke damage.
A number of stolen cars were dumped in the town and completely destroyed by fire.
And crews were also called to release a horse which had become trapped in a stream in Gay Hill, Wythall.
Mr Lawrence said: "It was a busy weekend and we are still working with the police to reduce the number of car fires, which we consider unnecessary and take up crews who could be needed elsewhere."
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