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Dublin Sets Halloween Record for Ambulance Calls as Fire Incidents Ease; Northern Ireland Reports Fewer Callouts

Heavy rain with pre‑emptive removal of bonfire stockpiles curbed many fire callouts.

Overview

  • Dublin Fire Brigade processed 516 Emergency Medical Service calls, its highest Halloween figure in 21 years.
  • The control centre handled 1,042 total contacts over the 24‑hour period, including 320 fire calls with 276 linked to Halloween.
  • Dublin officials reported a drop in Halloween‑related fire calls versus 2024, citing weather and bonfire material removals.
  • Crews encountered bonfires, vehicle and e‑bike fires, fuel leaks, domestic fires and some flood‑related incidents, with no firefighter injuries despite some anti‑social behavior.
  • Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service recorded 53 incidents between 6pm and 1am, ten fewer than the same window last year.