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People filming emergencies instead of calling 999

Cork Fire Brigade says they are getting fewer calls because people are using their phones to film...

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15.35 20 Nov 2019


People filming emergencies instead of calling 999


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15.35 20 Nov 2019


Cork Fire Brigade says they are getting fewer calls because people are using their phones to film car crashes or fires rather than dialling 999 to report it. Ciara chats to listeners.


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