Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Tresco, Isles of Scilly at 31/05/2021 16:39

At 16:18 Critical Control mobilised appliances from Tresco, Bryher and St Marys, to smoke sighted on the island of Tresco.

Firefighters booked in attendance and confirmed this was a false alarm, controlled burning with no threat of spread.

If you are planning a large bonfire in Cornwall, inform the Fire and Rescue Service before you start by calling our Critical Control Centre on 0203 162 2240.
Tell the Critical Control Operator:
• Your location.
• Time you intend to start burning.
• Confirm when you have finished burning.
This helps us avoid sending fire engines to false alarms when they could be responding to a real emergency.
For more information regarding controlled burns and bonfires visit the link below.

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