Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Roche Rock, Roche at 24/04/2021 15:02

At 15:02 Critical Control received the first of multiple 999 calls to a fire on Roche Rock. On arrival crews found a large fire being fanned by high winds. Crews initially attempted to extinguish the fire using beaters, however requested assistance from an additional appliance, which was a Saltash Appliance who happened to be returning from another incident. A Group Manager was also mobilised to take command of the incident.

15:47 Assistance Message: Make Pumps 3. Additional appliance from Bodmin Fire Station. At this point crews were dealing with a fire with a 300 metre front.

16:25 Assistance Message: Make Pumps 4. Additional appliance mobilised from Lostwithiel.

17:02 Informative Message: 2 Hose Reel Jets in use. Crews shuttling water from a nearby hydrant.

17:15 Assistance Message: Request Water Carrier. Mobilised from Liskeard Fire Station.

17:44 Informative Message: Good progress being made. Crews attempting to prevent further fire spread.