An organised firework display in Edinburgh went wrong when a rocket misfired and hit the remaining fireworks, setting them all off at the same time.

The event at Oxgangs Brae was organised by the Pentland Community Centre (PCC) which apologised for the error.

No one was seriously injured in the incident.

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In a statement, the community centre said: "The management committee of PCC would like to express our sincere apologies for any upset caused following the unfortunate incident at our annual firework display on Monday evening.

"One of the rockets misfired towards the end of the display and ricocheted into the remaining undetonated fireworks, setting them off all at once. This was a freak accident and most regrettable, but this is the first incident we have had in 10 years of holding this popular community event and we extend our apologies to everyone who was alarmed.

"We will be reviewing our safety protocols but it must be stressed that this is a well-organised event, approved by the City of Edinburgh Council and the emergency services. And it is a fact of life that sometimes unforeseen things happen, despite the best of planning and precaution."

Central Scotland Police reported fewer incidents and no injuries during the campaign against the anti-social use of fireworks and bonfires, named Operation Alamo.

The multi-agency campaign saw the removal of 18 illegal bonfires around the Forth Valley area between October 28 and November 5.

Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service attended 81 fewer bonfires than last year, visiting a total of 61 between 4pm on Monday and 8am the next day.

Firefighters were physically and verbally abused at illegal bonfires in Tillicoultry last night.

Group manager Gordon Pryde, of Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service, said: "It is encouraging to see a further decrease in the number of bonfires we attended during bonfire night.

"We will continue to work with the local communities to ensure that fire-related anti-social behaviour continues to reduce throughout the year. However, the acts of physical and verbal abuse experienced by our staff will not be tolerated during Bonfire Night or any time of the year."

Chief Superintendent Davie Flynn, head of communities policing, said: "I am pleased that the level of calls we received in relation to the anti-social use of fireworks and bonfires have decreased. However, I am extremely disappointed that we have seen our own fire and rescue service staff targeted as they went about their duties protecting the public."

Clear skies over most of Scotland provided good conditions for bonfires and viewing fireworks.

Firefighters in Strathclyde were called out to 763 incidents, including 370 bonfires, by midnight, which is around a third fewer than in previous years.

They praised members of the public who alerted them to unsafe bonfires.

People were encouraged to attend organised events rather than stage their own, said assistant chief officer David Goodhew, director of operations at Strathclyde Fire & Rescue.

"We have been working extremely closely with our partners in the local authorities and the police to ensure community safety. I am delighted with the response of the public who have alerted the fire service to unsafe bonfires and helped ensure we could deal with them before anyone was injured," he said.

"The number of call-outs this year shows the public have decided to join the fight against fire, and communities across Strathclyde are safer as a result."

Lothian and Borders firefighters received fewer emergency calls on November 5 than last year, down from 439 to 396, although the total number of calls taken between October 31 and November 6 was higher than last year, up to 1,039 from 981.

Firefighters in the region were also subjected to less violence, with only two such incidents reported on November 5 compared with 12 between Halloween and Bonfire Night last year.

In Grampian slightly fewer incidents were recorded this year, down two from 79 to 77 between October 27 and November 5.

Mike Cordiner, risk reduction manager for Grampian Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Bonfire Night this year was a Monday with events taking place on various nights, whereas last year it fell on a Saturday so it was concentrated on just the one night.

"So I think the figures are quite positive and the work with local policing teams and fire wardens has contributed to keeping that down."

Meanwhile, Grampian Police are investigating a fireraising incident in Macduff, Aberdeenshire.

A greenkeeper's shed at Royal Tarlair Golf Course was set on fire, causing at least £10,000-worth of damage, in the early hours of Monday.