Emergency services report busy Halloween night across multiple regions

Emergency responders in Scotland, Ireland, and Canada reported high activity levels during Halloween 2026. In Scotland, Police Scotland noted a 10 per cent reduction in firework-related calls compared to the previous year, though officers reported incidents of fireworks being thrown at the public in Glasgow, Tranent, and Bonnyrigg.

In Ireland, fire crews in County Wexford were reportedly attacked by a group of individuals aged 10 to 25 using eggs, stones, bottles, and fireworks while attempting to extinguish a blaze in Taghmon. Similar incidents involving projectiles were reported in Kildare, while Dublin Fire Brigade managed its busiest Halloween night in 15 years with 1,620 calls.

In Canada, Halifax firefighters responded to three significant emergencies, including vehicle fires and a chemical odour in a high-rise, within a 40-minute window. In Maple Ridge, RCMP responded to over 70 calls, including fireworks complaints and seizures of illegal bear spray, while local fire crews handled 19 service calls, including a commercial structure fire.