The brigade says the use of resources on false alarms could easily result in loss of life.

Two fire engines from Camborne were mobilised after it was reported that a bedroom was on fire.

The crews attended the address given but found no fire and that the occupants had not called the brigade.

The call was made from a mobile phone in the Stithians area.

The hoax has prompted the fire and rescue service to issue a warning saying making hoax calls is a criminal offence and that if prosecuted the hoaxers could face jail.

They say the delay in the arrival of the next nearest fire appliances to genuine call-outs could result in loss of life.

They also say with the latest technology, the telephone number and address of a caller is often displayed in the control room.