Prankster who called Derbyshire emergency services to a fake fire will be 'prosecuted'

Derbyshire emergency services were taken away from real emergencies by a prankster who reported a fake fire.
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Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, Derbyshire Constabulary and ambulances were sent to the 'fire' at 9.30pm on June 8.

A Fire & Rescue spokesman said the address they were called to will not be given out to not give the prankster "the satisfaction."

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A Fire & Rescue spokesman said: "Several fire engines were sent to an address in the north of our county after getting reports of a fire. Also police and ambulances were sent. This proved to be a false alarm with malicious intent. This call took vital life-saving appliances away from others and it will not be tolerated.

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"Police have confirmed they will prosecute. We will not give them the satisfaction of posting the address or town here. The 999 service is a critical and important function and cannot be used for entertainment. They will get a knock on the door soon."