Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Bulwark road, Helston at 11/04/2017 20:33

Nine firefighters from Helston and Mullion attended a call to a large bonfire in a garden on Bulwark road. Crews used one hosereel and one triple extension ladder to extinguish the fire.

If you're planning a large bonfire in Cornwall, inform Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service before you start.

This helps us avoid sending fire engines to false alarms when they could be responding to a real emergency.

Call us on 0203 162 2240 and tell the Critical Control Operator:

- Your location.
- Tell the operator if the burn is on domestic or commercial property.
- Time you intend to start burning.
- Confirm when you have finished burning.

With controlled burns, it is illegal to leave a fire unattended or to have too few people to control it. Always ensure a fire is completely out before you leave it and check next day to ensure it has not reignited. For more information, visit our website:

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