FIREfighters were called to an address in Nelson on Tuesday night after a hoax call was made.
One the crew arrived at the house in Reedyford Road after receiving a call from a mobile number stating a house was on fire. After an investigation, it was determined that the call was in fact a hoax call.
A fire service spokesman said: “The appliance was engaged for approximately 30 minutes ensuring it was in fact a hoax call, during this time the appliance was not available to attend any further calls”
And he warned: “Malicious calls cost lives and fire engines may be required elsewhere in the district for critical incidents.”
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