Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Church Square, Bodmin at 14/08/2012 10:55

Two appliances from Bodmin are attending a flat fire, crews are extinguishing a fire in the bedroom on the ground floor, using two sets of breathing apparatus, a hosereel and a covering jet. Ambulance has been requested for a female suffering from smoke inhalation. Firefighters rescued a cat and are now ventilating the property using a positive pressure fan. Police are also on scene. Update 1152hrs - The appliances are now making up thier equipment and carrying out Home Fire Safety Checks before returning to station.

The cause of the fire were tea lights that where placed on the bed. For further details on using candles safely in the home please click on link below.

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