DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE has appealed for caution tonight as firefighters respond to a growing number of Halloween-related incidents across the capital, including bonfires, bin fires and false alarms.

While Halloween celebrations are now well underway across the city, emergency services remain on high alert as crews continue to respond to bonfires, fireworks and other fire-related incidents throughout the night.

The brigade’s interactive incident map showed dozens of active callouts this evening, with fire crews stretched across multiple parts of the city.

Dublin Fire Brigade has also issued warnings about poor parking after one crew was forced to reroute to a fire call in Kilbarrack when cars blocked the road, leaving no space for a fire engine to pass.

A photo shared by the brigade showed vehicles parked tightly on both sides of the street.

“Poor parking is causing obstructions to our fire engines,” the brigade said in a post on X. “Every second counts when we’re responding to an emergency.”

Poor parking is causing obstructions to our fire engines. Kilbarrack firefighters were forced to reroute on the way to a fire call.#SafeAtSamhain #Halloween #Halloween2025 pic.twitter.com/IPzhynblyr

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 31, 2025

Separately, Dublin Fire Brigade said it is aware of illegal fireworks being openly sold on social media, with several accounts offering delivery services across Dublin in the run-up to Halloween.

The brigade warned that fireworks can cause serious injuries and fires, and urged parents to keep children away from them.

Meanwhile, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) has urged pet owners to keep animals indoors and calm during the festivities.

Loud noises from fireworks and bonfires can be distressing for animals, the group said, advising owners to play background noise such as radio or TV to help mask the sounds.

Happy Halloween🎃

Keep your furry ( and not-so-furry) friends calm + safe tonight. Follow these tips to make sure everyone enjoys a spook-free Halloween 🐾

NSPCA: Two animal welfare charities, DSPCA + ISPCA, coming together creating one national voice for animals. #Halloween pic.twitter.com/DWdlA1D3Ov

— NSPCA (@DublinSPCA) October 31, 2025

Dublin Fire Brigade has asked Dubliners to report any dangerous activity, such as illegal bonfires or fireworks, directly to gardaí or emergency services, and to keep streets and access routes clear for responding crews.