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Record number of EMS calls on Halloween night for Dublin Fire Brigade

Halloween is the busiest night of the year for emergency services due to illegal bonfires and firework displays
Halloween is the busiest night of the year for emergency services due to illegal bonfires and firework displays

A record number of emergency medical service calls were processed last night, according to Dublin Fire Brigade.

Dublin Fire Brigade said that its control room received 516 Emergency Medical Service calls, the highest number recorded for Halloween night in 21 years.

However, heavy rainfall and the removal of bonfire stockpile material by local authorities led to a decrease in Halloween related fire calls.

No firefighters were injured during the course of their duties.

Halloween is the busiest night of the year for emergency services due to illegal bonfires and firework displays.

Elsewhere, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said they responded to 53 operational incidents between 6pm and 1am.

Navan's Fire Station Officer Declan Corbett said his station received eight calls, mostly bonfires.

He said firefighters are concerned about "what's actually in" these bonfires.

Gardaí have advised people to be safe and sensible as festivities continue.