Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Kilkhampton, A39, Bude at 26/04/2017 12:19

On receipt of this call, both appliances from Bude were mobilised, several calls were received and whilst still en route further resources were requested to attend, one appliance from Delabole and an appliance from Holsworthy and Hartand were mobilised.
On arrival there was found to be a fire involving a fifteen metre by fifteen metre wooden shed which was well alight, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using two high pressure hosereel jets at this time, there are reports of cylinders involved. Devon and Cornwall Police are in attendance managing traffic due to the close proximity of the incident to the A39.

Update 1400 hours: The incident has now been sectorised, there is a ground monitor in use, and a water shuttle is in place to provide water at the incident ground, teams of firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are still in use, the incident is scaling down and the Devon & Somerset appliances will soon be returning to their home Stations.

Update 1500 hours: All appliances have left the scene and are returning to their home stations.

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Every year we attend numerous fires on farms, where buildings are completely destroyed by fire, often with the loss of large amounts of stock, straw, hay, farm machinery, chemicals and even livestock.
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The booklet contains the information on the following:
• What you’re required to do by law
• Fire safety risk assessments
• If a fire breaks out
• Controlled burning
• Dangerous substances
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