"From midnight on October 31 until midnight on November 1, the Dublin Fire Brigade received 320 fire calls, of which 276 were Halloween-related. A total of 1,042 calls were processed by the fire brigade control centre during this period. However, heavy rainfall and the removal of bonfire stockpile material by local authorities resulted in a drop in Halloween-related calls this year."
"Meanwhile, there was an increase in emergency medical services calls this year, as the fire brigade received 516 calls. This marks the largest figure recorded on Halloween in 21 years. Firefighters and paramedics responded to several fire incidents on Halloween night, including bonfires, bin fires, trees on fire, car fires, e-bikes on fire, fuel leaks, domestic fires, and flood-related incidents."
"Some of the fire and ambulance crews experienced anti-social behaviour while fulfilling their duties, a spokesperson said, however there were no reported injuries. An interactive map, created by the Dublin Fire Brigade, was available to view throughout the night and track the developing fire incidents. Fire incidents included a fire of two electric bicycles in Ballsbridge, a car fire in Kilbarrack, and a fire of tyres on a bonfire in Saggart."
From midnight on October 31 to midnight on November 1, Dublin Fire Brigade received 320 fire calls, 276 of which were Halloween-related. Heavy rainfall and removal of bonfire stockpile material by local authorities contributed to a drop in Halloween-related calls compared with 421 calls in 2024, a decrease of 151. Emergency medical services calls rose to 516, the highest number recorded on Halloween in 21 years. Firefighters and paramedics responded to bonfires, vehicle fires, e-bikes on fire, fuel leaks and flood-related incidents. Some crews faced anti-social behaviour but reported no injuries. An interactive map tracked incidents including fires in Ballsbridge, Kilbarrack and Saggart.
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