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Car Fire
Near Electrical Sub Station, Trewoon, near St Austell at 11/08/2004 04:54
One appliance from St Austell attended and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire. Arson is suspected and the police have been informed. The car was located under power lines and this not only put in danger the firefighters but also those responsible for setting it alight.
Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire/fsafety/fs03g.htm
Date Posted: 11/08/2004