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Fair Ride Fire

School Lane, Summercourt at 29/09/2018 15:31


Cornwall Fire and Rescue service received a call from a member of the public reporting a fire at a fair ground ride in School Lane, Summercourt. One pump from Newquay and one pump from St Dennis Community Fire Stations were immediately mobilised by Critical Control.

On arrival the officer in charge confirmed a fire on a fair ground ride trailer. The trailer, which was approximately 10 metres by 3 metres over 2 storeys, was out on arrival. Crews damped down the fire and requested the Ambulance for one person suffering smoke inhalation. Crews administered oxygen and assisted with first aid while waiting for the Ambulance.

A handover form was completed and the incident was left safe.


Date Posted: 30/09/2018


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