Firefighters have hit out at hoaxers who called them out to five false alarms over the weekend.

Southend fire crews were infuriated by the 999 calls, all made from a mobile phone to the town's Kursaal estate, between 7pm and 9pm on Friday night. Now officers are hoping to put a stop to the mischief makers who they say are putting lives at risk.

Published Monday, June 23, 2003

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