Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Ashburton Square, Callington at 29/06/2006 19:34

Crews from Callington were initially mobilised to this address, on arrival the crew reported that there were 'Persons Reported.' A further two appliances, one from Saltash and one from Liskeard were mobilised also the aerial ladder platform from Newquay. The fire was in a derelict building and was on the ground and first floor. Teams of firefighters wearing breathing apparatus using jets were committed at the scene further water jets were used to cover and extinguish the fire from outside. Fortunately all persons were accounted for. Arson was suspected. A Fire Investigation Team have attended the incident. Devon & Cornwall Police have been informed.