Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Albert Quay, Fowey at 29/06/2005 11:40

After receipt of this call Fire Control mobilised appliances from Fowey and St. Austell also a specialist unit from St. Austell to the incident. The fire was on board a vessel called the 'Malnes'. On arrival the crew found that the fire was in the focsle, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were committed at the scene and used hosereels to extinguish the fire, the positive pressure ventilation fan was also used to clear the vessel of any remaining smoke.