Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Liskeard - Pengover Road Area at 31/07/2026 03:55

We are currently in attendance at a gas leak in Liskeard near Pengover Road.

Fire, Police and the Gas Engineers are in attendance dealing with the incident.

Please avoid the area while emergency services resolve the incident.


Cornwall Council Update at 19.00:

Wales and West is currently working to isolate a gas leak on Pengover Road in Liskeard.

A 100m cordon has been put in place as a precaution.

Please avoid the area if possible.


Devon and Cornwall Police Update at 20.00:

Emergency services are currently responding to a major gas leak South of the A390 and Addington, Liskeard, Cornwall.

For your safety, please do not light any barbecues, fire pits, bonfires, disposable BBQs, or any other naked flames within the affected area until further notice.

Please also refrain from smoking outdoors or using any equipment that may create sparks near the incident.

A gas leak presents a significant risk of fire and explosion. We ask all residents and visitors to follow this advice, avoid the affected area where possible, and comply with any instructions given by emergency service personnel.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we work with our partner agencies to resolve the incident safely.

UPDATE @ 0355hrs:

The incident has now been handed over to the Gas Agency and all Cornwall Fire and Rescue resources have left the scene.