Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Mexico Towans, Hayle at 19/04/2017 19:23

Numerous calls were received for this incident, one appliance from Hayle was mobilised, on arrival the crew found a large fire and beaters were used to attempt to extinguish the fire, a further appliance, from Tolvaddon, along with a wholetime officer were requested, the fire was spreading along a twenty to thirty metre front, firefighters used beaters and a wildfire water back pack to extinguish the fire. The fire was extinguished by 2100 hours, one appliance from Hayle remained on scene for a time monitoring hot spots. Arson was suspected. Devon & Cornwall Police have been informed.

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