Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Park House, Bridge Road, St Austell at 10/01/2013 21:40

Two fire appliances from St Austell, one fire appliance from St Dennis and the aerial ladder platform from Truro were mobilised to reports of the fire alarm sounding in a block of flats consisting of twelve floors. This is the normal attendance for a high-rise building. Later calls reported a smell of burning on the top floor.

Upon investigation, the fire crews found that a fire involving paper in the rubbish chute was already out. Arson is suspected and Devon & Cornwall Police have been informed.

Anyone with information on fires being deliberately started 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/