Nearby houses had their windows boarded up and the fire service hosed down properties to protect against the heat of the massive bonfire.
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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 11th July 2022 - General view of the Loyalist bonfire which is claiming a new world record on July 11, 2022 in Larne, Northern Ireland. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
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Loyalists bonfire builders have apparently broken the world record for a bonfire build ahead of the annual 12th of July celebrations which mark the protestant King William of Orange victory over the catholic King James at the Battle of the Boyne. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
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Firemen hosed down nearby properties to keep the exteriors cool and prevent them from catching fire. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
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General view of the Loyalist bonfire which is claiming a new world record on July 11, 2022 in Larne, Northern Ireland. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye