Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

St Clare Flats, St Clare Street, Penzance at 13/03/2013 16:31

One fire appliance from Penzance Community Fire Station were in attendance within two minutes of the time of call to a smoke detector actuating. Firefighters found a flat that was heavily smoke logged due to a fire involving that a pan had been left on a cooker. The fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using one hosereel. Ambulance attended to treat the occupant suffering a small burn and the effects of smoke inhalation. There are no further details available from Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service.