Firefighters were called out to an "unknown smell" from a bin lorry on Bishopgate. Picture: Ruth Lawes (Image: Archant)
An unknown smell from a bin lorry in Norwich prompted a rapid response from firefighters.
Crews from Sprowston and Carrow were sent to Bishopgate at 9.35am this morning to reports of an unknown smell from a bin lorry.
It was feared the unknown smell was the source of a blaze.
But Norfolk fire said the call-out was a false alarm motivated by good intent.
Firefighters left the scene at 10.22am.
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