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5G masts 'set on fire' after coronavirus conspiracy theories circle on social media

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In the past two days numerous 5G masts were reportedly set on fire by vandals after coronavirus conspiracy theories circle on social media.

Emergency services were called to reports that a mast was alight close to the M57 motorway on Friday night. The Liverpool Echo reports that the tower in Spencer's Lane, in Aintree could be seen ablaze from the motorway flyover.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue confirmed that crews were in attendance at the incident but were unable to provide any more details.

This comes a day after West Midlands Fire Service said eight firefighters attended an incident on Thursday evening, involving a 70-foot tower on a telecommunications site in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham.

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