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Gorse Fire
Steeple Woods, St. Ives at 01/05/2007 03:13
Appliances from St. Ives and Camborne attended this incident. Approximately 50 to 60 square metres of high gorse were alight in separate areas, two jets were used to extinguish the fire. Arson was suspected. Devon & Cornwall Police have attended.
There are still smoke and hot spots in the vicinity, which will be monitored throughout the day.
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: 01/05/2007