Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

North Corner, Coverack at 25/03/2003 21:40

Appliances from St. Keverne, Mullion and Helston attended a large gorse fire at this location. The fire involved approximately 70 hectares of gorse, which firefighters tackled with beaters, the crews were detained some considerable time, with the last of the appliances returning home at approximately 0200 hours. Officer in charge of the incident was A.D.O. Thomas. Arson was suspected. Further details may be obtained from Devon & Cornwall Police.