Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Carn Brea Village at 18/05/2018 20:18

A call was received by the Critical Control Centre stating that there was gorse on fire. An appliance from Tolvaddon Community Fire Station was mobilised to investigate. On arrival the crew found approximately 50 square metres of gorse on fire. Beaters were used to extinguish the fire.

Anyone with information on fires being deliberately started in the countryside are advised to anonymously call Crimestoppers free on 0800 555 111 or contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 with information.

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