Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Causewayhead, Penzance at 16/10/2014 14:50

2 appliances from Penzance Fire Station attended a report of a fire in a flat above a shop in Causewayhead, Penzance, this afternoon.
Initially the caller reported flames and smoke issuing and there was the possibility of persons reported. The crews soon established that all persons were accounted for and then continued to check the remainder of the property for the seat of the fire. 2 breathing apparatus and one hosereel jet were used to completely put the small kitchen fire out, and then natural ventilation helped clear the smoke and fumes.
The fire was accidental and confined.
Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service have no further details available regarding this incident.