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Halloween fire incidents in Northern Ireland drop by 18% | Halloween fire incidents in Northern Ireland drop by 18% |
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The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has reported an 18% decrease in Halloween incidents compared to last year. | The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has reported an 18% decrease in Halloween incidents compared to last year. |
The service said it received 141 calls and attended 102 incidents across Northern Ireland - the lowest figure on record for 31 October. | The service said it received 141 calls and attended 102 incidents across Northern Ireland - the lowest figure on record for 31 October. |
The majority of the incidents (45%) were located in the Southern Command Area. | The majority of the incidents (45%) were located in the Southern Command Area. |
Most involved rubbish, bonfires and calls where tyres had been set alight. | Most involved rubbish, bonfires and calls where tyres had been set alight. |
Meanwhile, in a separate development, police have confirmed that they made 12 arrests in Londonderry following Halloween celebrations on Friday. | |
This compares with 17 arrests in Derry last year and 21 in 2012. |
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