Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Camborne to Padstow at 13/11/2009 13:33

1333hrs - Firefighters from Camborne assisted with flooding at Camborne Science & Community College, Cranberry Road, Camborne. The fire crew assisted in clearing drains of debris.

1337hrs - A fire appliance from Redruth attended a flooded house at Trevenson Moor, Pool. A light portable pump was used to pump the floodwater clear.

1406hrs - Two fire appliances from Padstow attended reports of flooding by the Harbour at Padstow. One public house had floodwater affect their electrics. The fire crews assisted by clearing the drains of debris until the arrival of Highways personnel.

In addition to the above incidents, Fire Control received other reports of flooding in Camborne, Tuckingmill, Crantock and areas around Perranporth. The flooding mainly involved roads and callers referred to Highways or given other suitable advice.