Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Tresaderns Hill, St Day at 18/03/2018 13:01

Cornwall Fire and Rescue service received a call from a member of the public reporting a fire in the open near Tresaderns Hill, St Day. One pump from Tolvaddon Community Fire Station was immediately mobilised by Fire Control.

On arrival the officer in charge confirmed a small bonfire in the open with the landowners in attendance. Advice was given and the bonfire was left safe and in the hands of the occupants.

If you are planning a large bonfire in Cornwall, inform the Fire and Rescue Service before you start by calling our Critical Control Centre on 0203 162 2240.

Tell the Critical Control Operator:
• Your location.
• Time you intend to start burning.
• Confirm when you have finished burning.

This helps us avoid sending fire engines to false alarms when they could be responding to a real emergency.

For more information regarding controlled burns and bonfires visit the link below.

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