Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Malpas, Truro at 06/08/2022 11:18

Critical Control began receiving 999 calls at 11:18 informing them of a wild fire in the area of Boscawen Park, Truro.

One appliance from Truro was immediately mobilised. The crew on scene have requested assistance from a further two appliances and an officer, which are on their way to the incident from Tolvaddon.

In total, 22 calls have currently been received to this incident.



***Update 1240hrs - Crews have requested a fourth appliance be mobilised to the scene. An appliance from St Austell has been mobilised and is en route. ***

***Update 1330hrs - This incident is now at MAKE PUMPS 6. No more information available at this time. ***

***Update 1500hrs - Cornwall Fire and Rescue remain on scene at this incident. This is a wildfire involving pine trees, grass fire and mixed high and low vegetation. Crews are working under extreme heat and uneven surfaces to contain and extinguish the fire. Hose reel jets and beaters are in use.

In total, there are 7 Appliances, 1 Water Carrier, 2 Officers, 1 Incident Command Unit and 1 Light Vehicle on scene, with the total number of crew members in attendance exceeding 40.

38 calls were received by Critical Control to this incident.

Update 16:00:

Relief crews from St Keverne, Perranporth, Newquay and Padstow are now on scene.

Update 22:45:

UPDATE 01:00 One major pumping appliance from Falmouth and a light 4x4 appliance from Lostwithiel remain on scene overnight monitoring and damping down hotspots.

Update 09/08/2022 @ 12:30

Fire Service personnel are making regular visits to the scene to re-inspect for any further hot spots.

Update 09/08/2022 @ 18:05

Fire Service resources are now in attendance at the scene and have recommenced firefighting operations.