Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Nare Head, Veryan at 18/07/2022 22:53

Coastguard helicopter reported a 999 call to what appeared to be a large gorse fire, two appliances from St Mawes were mobilised to the scene. On crews arrival at 23:23 they requested a second major appliance and landrover was sent from Mevagissey. The fire measured 50 x 50 metres and was spreading with no natural fire break nearby, one water carrier was requested - this was mobilised from Helston. At 00:12 the fire measured 100 x 100 metres, crews were using beaters and a main jet. There are no more details available at this time. 01:10 19/07/2022
UPDATE
Crews are still in attendance at this incident. For safety please can members of the public avoid area of Nare Point, Veryan