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Gorse Fire

Castle Road, Tintagel at 18/08/2016 16:42


Both appliances from Delabole attended this incident, which involved approximately ten metres of gorse and grass alight, the fire was extinguished using beaters and shovels, crews stayed on scene monitoring hot spots. The fire was caused by an unattended barbecue.

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Related item: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/community-and-living/cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service-homepage/keeping-safe/fire-safety/fire-safety-outdoors/barbecues/


Date Posted: 18/08/2016


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