Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

St Breock Downs at 23/02/2018 21:10

Cornwall Fire and Rescue service received a call from a member of the public reporting a fire in the open near St Breock Downs. One pump from St Columb and two pumps from Wadebridge Community Fire Station were immediately mobilised by Critical Control.

On arrival the officer in charge two sets of gorse fire in the open. Crews extinguished the fire using one hose reel jet and 4 beaters.

Every year, Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety (CFRCS) Service attend many gorse/vegetation fires that are also known as wild fires. We invite responsible parties, who may be considering controlled burning to:

1. Put in place an effective burn plan.
2. Inform Critical Control Centre of intended burns, by calling 0203 162 2240.
3. Draw upon CFRCS Service knowledge.
4. Make use of limited fire and rescue service resources i.e. beaters, Landrover crew to observe specific burns.

For more information about wild fires, the rules and applying for a licence, visit our website:

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