Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Broad Street, Launceston at 30/07/2019 01:52

One fire appliance from Launceston, one fire appliance from Callington, one fire appliance from Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service's (DSFRS) Holsworthy Fire Station and an aerial ladder platform from DSFRS Crownhill were mobilised following several 999 calls reporting a fire in a roof. On arrival, the crew from Launceston requested a further fire appliance, which was mobilised from Liskeard.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly knocked down the fire in the roof space of an annex section of a hotel, measuring five metres by thirty metres. Everyone was able to get out of the building and there are no casualties. Fire crews are checking for hotspots using a thermal imaging camera to ensure that the fire has been fully extinguished. They are also helping with salvage to prevent any further damage.

Update at 0430hrs: Firefighters have now left the scene. An investigation into the cause of the fire will continue later this morning.