Portsmouth City Council removes England flags displayed on balconies ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina, according to reporting. The removal is described as being linked to alleged fire-safety rules. Footage circulated online shows two council workers stepping out onto a balcony outside a flat, where flags had been displayed. The material is attributed to Reform councillor George Madgwick, who shared the doorbell video. The accounts state that the council’s actions occur in the lead-up to the match, with the flags being taken down from balcony areas. The reports do not provide further technical detail about the specific fire-safety regulation cited, nor do they include responses from flag owners or additional council officials in the provided text. Overall, the coverage centers on the incident captured in the video and the council’s stated justification of fire safety ahead of a major sporting event.