In the UK, almost 82 fire crews are called out each day as a result of hoax calls.
During 2007, 30,000 hoax calls were received across the UK.
- Never join in when others want to start fires but tell an adult about it.
- Tell a teacher if you spot a pile of rubbish or an abandoned vehicle near your school.
- Educate your mates.
IT FEELS SCARY SOMETIMES
Every year many lives are lost and injuries caused by fires which are deliberately started. This is called arson. Arson is a serious offence and is always dealt with by the police and the courts. You can even be sent to prison from the age of 10 for it.
Last year, more than 438 fires were started deliberately in Shropshire. Costing millions of pounds in damage.
Setting fire to cars that have been abandoned on the side of the road is on the increase. In Telford & Wrekin, incidents are 20% above the national average. It's something that is extremely dangerous to do.
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