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Dangerous Structure
Sainsburys, Bude at 08/12/2019 22:53
Critical Control received a 999 call reporting parts of the roof of Sainsburys supermarket were becoming detached from the building and falling to the ground. Initially one appliance from Bude Community Fire Station was mobilised, however a second appliance attended to assist with cordoning the area to keep the public safe.
Cornwall Council Emergency Management are aware of the incident and are assisting the Fire Service.
Crooklets Road will be closed while the incident is being dealt with. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and residents to remain indoors. Please follow the directions of emergency services.
UPDATE 22:42: Crews remain on scene and are awaiting the arrival of a Dangerous Structure Engineer. Road closures will remain in place on Crooklets Road for some time.
UPDATE 04:21: After a review of the incident with Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Council Emergency Management, it has been decided that crews will remain on scene to monitor the building for further structural failure for public safety.
Date Posted: 08/12/2019