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Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk
Flooding Incidents
Cornwall at 16/12/2020 09:00
This morning pumping appliances from Truro, St Mawes, Mevagissey, St Austell, Bodmin, and Wadebridge, along with water rescue teams from St Austell and Falmouth, responded to a number of flooding related incidents.
During this time the service responded to a number of domestic flooding incidents in the St Mawes and Portscatho area. Firefighters assisted to remove flood water and to make the properties safe.
Resources also responded to two water rescue incidents.
The first in the St Mawes area involved a vehicle which was stuck in flood water. Firefighters assisted the occupant from the vehicle.
The second incident involved two persons who were trapped by flood water near a river embankment aclose to Bodmin. Firefighter used water rescue equipment to rescue the persons.
No further details are available for the incide.
Date Posted: 16/12/2020