Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Canworthy Water at 17/10/2026 20:34

Fire Control received a 999 call at 20:34 reporting a fire within an agricultural building in the Canworthy Water area. Three appliances from Delabole, Launceston and Bude were mobilised, along with a whole time officer.

On arrival, crews confirmed one building was well alight and subsequently made pumps 5. Two further appliances from Bude and Callington were mobilised, along with a water carrier from Wadebridge to support firefighting operations.

Crews report that an agricultural workshop measuring approximately 20 metres by 8 metres is well alight. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using five hose reel jets to tackle the fire and prevent further spread.

UPDATE 00:30hrs: Good progress is being made. Shortly, the incident will be scaled back, leaving 3 appliances on scene. Crew are removing bales and damping down.

Update 05:00 Cornwall Fire service remain in attendance at the fire. Good progress is being made using farm equipment to remove bales from the barn. Firefighters are using 2 breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, one main jet and a triple extension ladder. Crew from Launceston, Bodmin and Liskeard remain on scene. A number of Firefighters have confirmed that no animals have been been injured by this fire. Advice has been given for people living in the local area to remain indoors and keep doors and windows shut until the fire has been extinguished as the fire is likely to continue for some time. The incident is being continually monitored by Firefighters. There are no more details available on this incident at this time.