Thoughtless '˜prank call' put lives at risk as it ties up fire service

Two crews were mobilised to a home in Hawthorn Crescent, Cosham at 1.43am yesterday. 

However, the call was a hoax and diverted crews who could have been needed for a real emergency.

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