Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE received nearly 400 calls on Halloween last night, a 70% increase on last year.
Over the course of Halloween night, Dublin Fire Brigade received calls reporting 398 fire-related incidents, with 202 requests for an ambulance – making it the busiest night of 2020.
Last year, there were 229 fire-related incidents and 298 ambulance calls.
The fire brigade believes that Covid-19 and the Level 5 restrictions are to blame for the spike in incidents.
Phibsborough firefighters at a bonfire tonight in the North city centre..... And a large amount of fireworks #SafeHalloween #Halloween2020 pic.twitter.com/rFNa1VzNzT
— Dublin Fire BOOgade👻 (@DubFireBrigade) October 31, 2020
A spokesperson for Dublin Fire Brigade said that “most fires required no intervention” and said that there was “limited anti-social behaviour towards our firefighter and paramedics”.
No staff were injured last night.
“We’d like to thank those who took a responsible and socially distant approach to this year’s celebrations and took heed of our safety advice over the past few weeks,” the spokesperson said.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Looks very interesting and another successful night is on the cards.
So how much will these “free events” cost the taxpayer. Or are TD’s paying for it out of their own pockets ? Are all the performers giving their time free.? Where does “free” come into it?
@Peter De Courcy: what are you on about ? What has this got to do with TDs ? It’s free for the public to attend which is a good use of public money if it does cost anything .
@Peter De Courcy: Its run by volunteers so yes people do give up their time but so what if it was costing the tax payer? I for one am happy for my tax to go towards people taking part in cultural events. Should we all just sit inside all day and never have any fun?
Probably no more than one of your productions when you go looking for an arts grants Peter De Courcy
have your say