Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Praa Sands at 17/11/2019 20:55

At 2055hrs the Critical Control Centre received a number of 999 calls from the public reporting a large fire in Praa Sands. The callers reported a static caravan was on fire.

Two appliances from Penzance and a duty officer were immediately mobilized. On arrival it was not clear if the occupants of the caravan were accounted for, an appliance from St Just was mobilized to support the incident.

Quickly after arrival crews were able to confirm all persons were accounted for. Crews reported one static caravan was on fire. They were using a main jet and a hose reel jet were being used to tackle the fire and protect nearby caravans.

At 2210hrs appliances were shuttling water from a nearby hydrant to supply the fire fighting effort.

*** Update @ 23:30hrs ***
Breathing apparatus crews have withdrawn and the fire is believed to be extinguished. An appliance remains at the scene to monitor for hot spots.