Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Victoria Street, St. Columb at 06/02/2009 19:47

On receipt of this call, appliances from St. Columb and St. Dennis were mobilised, on arrival at the scene the crews iniatiated a 'persons reported' and requested further resources, appliances from Newquay were mobilised also the command support unit from Truro and the operational support vehicle from St. Austell attended.
The fire involved the roof space of three domestic two storey properties.

Update at 2030 hours: It has now been confirmed that all persons have been accounted for. Teams of firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are committed at the scene using hosereels and main jets. Further updates as and when available.

Update at 2100 hours: The fire has now been confirmed as out, the fire was confined to the roof space of one property but neighbouring properties were smoke damaged. Appliances are now returning to their home station.

No further details available on this incident.