Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Tolgus Mount, Redruth at 12/08/2022 14:54

One fire appliance from Tolvaddon were mobilised to initial reports of a fire on the verge adjacent to the eastbound carriageway of the A30 near to Avers interchange. On their arrival they requested assistance, as the fire had spread into fields.

There are 10 pumps and a water carrier in attendance dealing with the fire, that is spreading towards houses and livestock.

Fire crews from Tolvaddon x 2, Truro, Falmouth x 2, Perranporth, Bodmin, Newquay, Penzance and Mevagissey, a water carrier from Helston and the incident command unit from St Just are in attendance.

Update: The fire was brought under control by 1755hrs. Eight hosereels, one jet, water backpacks and the water carrier were used. One appliance remains at the scene monitoring hotspots.