Fantastic Eleventh Night celebrations at Roughan last night. Charlie Lawson had the honour of lighting the bonfire. pic.twitter.com/eMG3FmiBiO
— Fivemiletown District Orange (@FMTDistOrange) July 12, 2022
A former Coronation Street actor is being investigated after he lit a bonfire on the 11th night in the North.
Charlie Lawson - who played Jim McDonald in the long-running soap - was pictured lighting a bonfire in Co Tyrone.
The Environment Agency in Northern Ireland says it is now investigating.
Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster, Mr Lawson said he isn't too concerned:
"This is to do with 'lets have a go at Charlie' because he comes from a certain background blah blah boring blah."
"Why am I not worried about it being investigated for lightning a bonfire? In the name of Jaysis I've got to take me dog walks now. I have far more important things to worry about than a load of bloody nonsense"
It happens every time, it's just silly, it must've been an awful slow news day."
It's reminded people of this scene from Coronation Street way back in 2000:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B5iplRA9OA
