Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Boskednan at 20/07/2018 10:09

One appliance from Penzance Fire Station are in attendance at a confirmed bonfire in the Bodrifty area of Boskednan. A concerned member of the public called 999 to report a fire which was unattended and starting to flare up.

If you're planning a large bonfire in Cornwall, inform Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service before you start.

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

Call us on 0203 162 2240 and tell the Critical Control Operator:

- Your location.
- Tell the operator if the burn is on domestic or commercial property.
- Time you intend to start burning.
- Confirm when you have finished burning.

With controlled burns, it is illegal to leave a fire unattended or to have too few people to control it. Always ensure a fire is completely out before you leave it and check next day to ensure it has not reignited.

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