Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Trevemper, Newquay at 02/10/2019 13:32

We are in attendance at a large barn fire, crews mobilsed and in attendance from Newquay, Truro, Perranporth, St. Austell, St. Dennis, St. Columb, Launceston and Penzance.

Update 1435 hours: There are over fifty personnel on scene dealing with a barn measuring approximately 50 by 30 metres containing grain, straw and hay. Further updates as and when received.

Update 1430hrs: The barn measures approx 50 metres by 30 metres, containing grain and about 700 bales of straw and hay. Hazards are being removed to prevent them becoming involved.

Drivers are to be warned that fire appliances are operating on or near the A3075.

UPDATE - 19:13 - The incident has now scaled back to one appliance, which remains on scene using a single monitor to prevent fire spread.

UPDATE 2000 hours: One appliance remains on scene, the fire is being allowed to burn out under supervision, it is still visible to members of the public.