Several videos claiming to show 5G towers on fire were posted to a page on Facebook, which encouraged copycat attacks.
A 5G mast has been set on fire in a suspected arson attack after the technology was linked online to the spread of coronavirus.
Videos claiming to be of a 70ft tower in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham in flames were posted to social media on Thursday evening. West Midlands Fire Service said eight firefighters from two crews were called to an incident on Spring Road at 8.18pm.It said:"The incident involved a 70ft telecommunications tower which was alight. Crews extinguished the fire and confirmed there was no smoke or fire spread to surrounding properties.
"Western Power attended to isolate power to the tower and the incident was left with them and police."A West Midlands Police spokesman said:"We're aware of a fire involving a phone mast, but are awaiting further details on its cause."on fire were posted to a page on Facebook which was created on Thursday and taken down by the platform on Friday.
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