Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Carne Hill, Trewoon, St Austell at 26/07/2012 22:27

One fire appliance from St Austell Community Fire Station attended a fire involving rubbish, that had been left as a result of fly-tipping. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hosereel to extinguish the fire and were then detained for about 30 minutes damping down. Arson is suspected and Devon & Cornwall Police have been informed.

Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of rubbish or bulky items on land not licensed to receive it. Fly-tipping can be dangerous, pollutes land and waterways and costs the council tax payer significant amounts of money to clear away. It is also an eyesore to the people that live and visit the beautiful countryside of Cornwall.

Please follow the link below for more information and for details on how to report an incident of fly-tipping.

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=2961