Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Mawgan, near Helston at 16/08/2017 15:43

One fire appliance from Helston Community Fire Station was mobilised to a report of smoke seen near RNAS Culdrose airfield. The firefighters discovered a field of stubble on fire and requested the assistance of another pump, which was sent from Mullion Community Fire Station. Both crews extinguished the fire using hosereels and beaters by 1515hrs. The fire started when two small bonfires spread out of control.

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