 Each brigade call-out costs �1,700 |
Cornwall's fire brigade says the number of fake calls it is having to deal with is falling because it is challenging suspected hoaxers. The brigade receives about 300 false calls a year. Officials say each call-out responded to costs �1,700. Emergency services want young people in particular to be aware of the dangers of calling 999 under false pretences. Hoaxers are being warned their calls could put lives of those genuinely in an emergency situation at risk.
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