Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Fore Street, Bodmin at 30/01/2004 03:54

One appliance from Bodmin attended and the crew used one hosereel to extinguish a small rubbish fire. Fortunately on this occasion, there was no damage to property. Arson is suspected and the police are now dealing.

General Advice:

It is a fact that most of the arson fires affecting shops and stores are lit outside. The culprits are often vandals with no other motive than to cause trouble. They light fires with anything readily to hand - waste, packaging, rubbish in open skips and plastic trays. How easily could it happen?

STOP YOUR BUILDING BECOMING AN ARSON STATISTIC!

Deal with the waste and rubbish threat
No packaging, waste or rubbish should be left to accumulate anywhere on the premises or immediately outside.

Packaging, waste and rubbish is to be removed regularly to a safe storage area.

Safe storage means metal bins with closed lids, preferably locked away in their own compartment.

Arrange regular/frequent collection of refuse/waste by a local authority or contractor.

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire/fsafety/fs03a.htm