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Gorse Fire
United Downs, Carharrack, Redruth at 02/08/2006 14:13
The brigade were called to a gorse fire near a scrap yard at United Downs. One appliance from Redruth attended and two further appliances from Truro and Camborne also attended. The crews extinguished 500 square metres of high gorse and trees using 3 breathing apparatus and 2 hose reels. The fire is believed to have been started deliberately and Devon and Cornwall police have been informed and are dealing.
Date Posted: 02/08/2006