Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Silverwell, between St Agnes and Truro at 21/03/2012 22:57

One fire appliance from Perranporth Community Fire Station attended a round hay bale alight in a hedge. The crew of six firefighters extinguished the fire using two hosereels by 2330hrs.

Arson is suspected and Devon & Cornwall Police have been informed.
Anyone with information on fires being deliberately started in the countryside are advised to anonymously call Crimestoppers free on 0800 555 111 or contact Devon & Cornwall Police on 101 with information.

Arson puts both the public and firefighters at unnecessary risk. It ties up resources that could be in demand for other more serious incidents. A lot of Cornwall is covered by on-call firefighters so there is also a significant cost to each incident.

Related item: http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/