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Fire Involving Derelict Building

Old Jewsons, Western Promenade Road, Penzance at 25/02/2007 15:53


Cornwall Fire Brigade have twice attended this address today. On the first call at 0632 hours this morning both appliances were mobilised, on arrival the crews found a derelict shed measuring 10 x 5 metres alight, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using a hosereel. At 1553 hours both appliances were once again mobilised, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus again extinguished a fire in a derelict building using a hosereel. Arson was suspected. Devon & Cornwall Police have been informed and will be pursuing their investigations.

ARSON ALERT
You can assist us - if you have any information about any arson fire - contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=727


Date Posted: 25/02/2007


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