Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Pentire Avenue, Newquay at 29/03/2016 14:50

Two fire appliances from Newquay Community Fire Station were mobilised to a report of an electrical fire. The fire was out on their arrival and the fire crew ensured that the electricity supply was isolated. A thermal imaging camera was also used to check for further damage.

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