Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Wilson Way, Pool, Camborne at 17/06/2017 19:21

At 19:21 this evening Cornwall Fire and Rescue service began receiving multiple reports of a fire at a recycling centre at Wilson Way, Pool. Due to the information received on initial calls three fire appliances were mobilised to the scene. Crews confirmed the fire is involving a large warehouse measuring 80 x 60 meters used for storing recycling plastics. Crews soon increased their request for eight fire appliances to attend the fire, along with an Aerial ladder platform, Incident Command Support, Breathing apparatus support, Welfare unit and a Water carrier.

As of 22:00 a total of 14 Fire resources are in attendance fighting the fire along with three Flexi Duty Officers. The incident has been sectorised and a water shuttle is in use. Good progress is being made on the fire. More details will be posted as and when they become available.

Update: 01:30 - We now 1 pump remaining on scene to monitor the scene over night.

Update: 04:30 - All appliances have returned to station.

These are the final details at this time.