Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Laneast Downs, off A395, between Hallworthy and Launceston at 22/03/2012 00:22

Two fire appliances from Launceston Community Fire Station attended a gorse fire on Laneast Downs.

The fire covering about 100 metres was extinguished using two hosereels and beaters by 0110hrs.

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.

Please follow the link below for information about arson prevention.

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7306