The SES received a call purportedly from a person trapped on a roof. It turned out to be a hoax. 9News
Commissioner Carlene York said it was the only such incident during the current crisis, labelling it "very disappointing".
SES volunteers have had to respond to rescue calls in evacuated areas."What happens is, because it's to save a life, we target our resources and try to get there to save the person.
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