Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Cornwall at 16/04/2003 16:24

Cornwall County Fire Brigade have already had over twenty gorse fires this month, some of which have been treated as suspicious. The Arson Task Force and police are investigating them.

While a fire engine is attending a gorse fire, which may not be endangering life or property, it is not available to attend a fire which is. Gorse fires that are started maliciously are not only harming wildlife and the land, they are potentially delaying fire engines responding to life threatening fires.

We urge land owners to be even more vigilant in a bid to reduce these destructive fires. They should immediately report any suspicious person(s) or activities to the police or Crimestoppers on freephone 0800 555111. Further information can be gained from our Fire Safety helpline freephone 0800 3581 999.

Related item: http://www.crimestoppers.co.uk/