Dublin Fire Brigade: one 999 call every 40 seconds on Halloween night

The Dublin Fire Brigade processed 700 calls this Halloween, answering one 999 report every 40 seconds, they also attended 193 bonfires.

In Balbriggan, one ambulance was hit with a bottle during a call-out.

None of the crew were hurt but the vehicle was put off the road for the night.

Firefighters also attended dozens of alcohol and assault cases.

Members of the crew live-tweeted their work throughout last night to highlight the pressure firefighters are put under at this time of year