Reported 12 months ago
In Taiwan, a man in Taichung City's West District bored, falsely reported a fire to the Taichung Fire Department, causing firefighters to rush to the scene only to find no fire. Through surveillance footage and call records, the man was caught and fined 10,000 NT for violating fire regulations. This incident is part of a larger issue with unnecessary emergency calls in Taiwan, including cases of intoxication, mental illness, and harassment, hindering the rescue work of emergency responders.
Source: YAHOO