News Items published by the Cornwall Fire and Rescue ServiceengabLibrary RSS Component v1.0Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:01:48 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50725Adam OliverOne appliance from Helston responded to this incident. On arrival a fire involving a trailer was discovered. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus sets used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. ]]>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50724Adam OliverAppliances from St Just and Penzance responded to this incident. On arrival a chimney fire was discovered. Firefighters used a hose reel jet, roof ladder, and working at height equipment to extinguish the fire. ]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50723Todd HollyoakeTwo appliances from Bude and the rescue tender from Bodmin were mobilised to this incident along with a wholetime officer. On arrival crews found a four vehicle road traffic collision with persons medically trapped. The occupants of the vehicle was assisted out of the vehicles by crews and left in the hands of the Ambulance service. Fire crews remained on scene making the vehicles safe and have now returned to home stations.]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50722Diane JohnsonCrews from Falmouth assisted Police and Ambulance to gain access and rescue a male casualty stuck in a ditch by a railway line. Crews rescued the casualty and walked them back to safe area before leaving in care of the ambulance. ]]>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50721Diane JohnsonCrews from St Austell attended a fire in a large diesel conveyor belt sorting sand. They used 2 BA, 2 HR jets and 45 m Hose to extinguish. ]]>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50720Diane JohnsonCrews from St Austell attended a reports of smoke in a supermarket in St Austell. On arrival crews confirmed this was a false alarm due to a faulty smoke cloak security system. No action was required by the crews. ]]>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50719Maggie NoyOne appliance from Bodmin attended this incident. It involved two vehicles in a head on collision, on arrival crews made the the vehicles and scene safe. The crew also dealt with four casualties with minor injuries until the arrival of the Ambulance. The incident was left in the hands of the Police.]]>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50718Diane JohnsonCrews from Tolvaddon attended a fire in a derelict block of flats. The fire involved rubbish and plastic set fire on the ground floor and is believed to be arson. Crew wearing BA gained entry and using 2 HR extinguished the fire and checked for other hotpots. Incident left in hands of the Police. ]]>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50717Rachel GrayCrews from Penzance and a whole-time Officer have been in attendance at a shed fire on an allotment in Madron. 2 breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet were used to extinguish the fire.]]>Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50716Diane JohnsonCrews from Lostwithiel attended a fire in the engine bay of a forklift truck. Crews used 1 HR Jet and Thermal imaging camera. ]]>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50715Diane JohnsonCrew from Helston attended an abandoned caravan fire in a car park at Porthleven. BA crews extinguished the fire using 1 HR Jet. This was arson. ]]>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50714Adam OliverPumping appliances from St Dennis and St Columb responded to this incident. On arrival a single vehicle road traffic collision was discovered. Firefighters assisted to make the vehicle safe. ]]>Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50713Adam OliverOne pumping appliance from Liskeard responded to this incident. On arrival a small fire in the open was discovered and was extinguished by firefighters. ]]>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50712Adam OliverAppliances from St Austell and Lostwithiel along with the rescue tender from Bodmin responded to this incident. On arrival a road traffic collision involving a single vehicle was discovered. Firefighters used crash rescue equipment to release an occupant from the vehicle. ]]>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50711Adam OliverAt 18.58 on 3rd March 2026 two fire engines from Tolvaddon and one from Hayle attended a derelict building fire in Redruth. Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and one safety jet. Crews were detained over one hour.]]>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50710Diane JohnsonCrews from St Austell attended a fire in tumble dryer at a residential premises. The fire was out on arrival and the crews used a Thermal imagine camera to inspect the area. ]]>Sun, 1 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50709Diane JohnsonCrews from St Dennis and Newquay attended a fire in a vehicle inside a garage in Indian Queens. The fire was out on arrival and crews checked for hotspots and to confirm the garage and vehicle were no longer affected. ]]>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50708Jenna GendallCrew from Helston and Mullion attended a call to a single vehicle road traffic collision. Firefighters made the vehicle safe. ]]>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50707Diane JohnsonCrews from Penzance and St Ives attended a smell of burning today in a commercial property, that turned out to be a fire that had started between the floorboards. 4 BA, triple extension ladder and 1 HR Jet used to extinguish. ]]>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50706Maggie NoyTwo appliances from Newquay and the rescue tender from Tolvaddon attended this incident. It involved a four vehicle road traffic collision with 4 casualties in total, the crew used crash rescue equipment to release the casualties. HEMS, Police and paramedics were also in attendance. A road closure remains in place while Police carry out investigations. There are no further details for this incident.]]>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50705Josh PlowmanTwo appliances from Newquay and Wadebridge were initially mobilised to the incident. Following several calls reporting that the fire had spread from the vehicle to a nearby property, a third appliance from Padstow was mobilised. Upon arrival, crews found a camper van fully alight, with the fire having extended to a residential building. A fourth appliance was subsequently requested from Newquay. Firefighters used six breathing apparatus sets, two hose reel jets, one safety jet, one covering jet, three thermal imaging cameras, a triple extension ladder, and a positive pressure ventilation fan to bring the fire under control. It has been confirmed that no injuries were reported. All resources left the scene at 19:20.]]>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50704John RickardAt 7:48pm Fire Control received multiple calls reporting a fire in the kitchen of a property in Padstow Town Centre. Appliances from Padstow, Wadebridge and Bodmin were mobilised. Crews used breathing apparatus, hose reels and extinguishers to enter the building and extinguish a fire. After a thorough check of the building the incident commander confirmed there was no fire spread and no further resources were required.]]>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50703Jenna GendallMultiple crews from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are currently responding to a suspected boat fire in Sailors Creek, Flushing. Fire Control has received more than 40 repeat calls regarding the incident. Update 23:45 Fire crews have been tackling the fire from the land and from the sea using the Fire Boat. Good progress is being made with the incident being scaled back to two appliances. Firefighters will remain on scene for some time damping down. Update 20/02 06:30 Fire service crew remain on scene damping down and monitoring. Due to difficult access the incident scene will be reassessed during daylight hours to confirm if the fire is out or further firefighting actions are to be taken.]]>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50702Jenna GendallOne crew from Launceston and a Water Rescue unit from Bude attended an initial call to a male in a river rescuing a sheep. On crews arrival the male was out of the river, the sheep was still in the water. Water rescue technicians successfully rescued the sheep from the river.]]>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50701Sarah LynhamThe appliances from St Mary's Community Fire Station responded to reports of smoke issuing from a property. On arrival the crews used 4 breathing apparatus, 2 hose reel jets, 1 covering jet and a safety branch to extinguish the fire. ]]>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50700Josh PlowmanOne appliance from Falmouth and the line rescue unit from Tolvaddon attended this incident. The incident involved a casualty that had fallen from scaffolding and remained 20 feet up with injuries. Firefighters utilised line rescue equipment to lower the casualty to ground level.]]>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50699Sarah LynhamAppliances from Penzance and St Ives Community Fire Stations along with a wholetime officer were mobilised to a report of a fire in a building. National Grid were contacted to also attend. ]]>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50698Sarah LynhamTwo appliances from Truro Community Fire Station and a wholetime officer responded to reports of smoke issuing from a property. On arrival crews used Breathing Apparatus, a Hose Reel Jet and Thermal Imaging Camera to extinguish the fire. ]]>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50696Todd HollyoakeFire Control received a 999 call at 01:24 reporting a fire in the kitchen of a public house on Race Hill, Launceston. Two appliances from Launceston were immediately mobilised, along with a wholetime officer. Upon arrival, crews requested additional resources, making pumps four. A further two appliances from Callington and Bodmin, along with a second officer, were subsequently mobilised. Fire crews report a fire within a two-storey building measuring approximately 10 metres by 5 metres. Two hose reel jets and one main jet were in use to extinguish the fire. Crews confirmed the fire has been extinguished. The cause was deemed to be accidental and spread. All appliances returned to home stations.]]>Sun, 8 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50697Katherine TakelAt 12:15 on 7th February, The Coastguard requested Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service to attend Par Beach to investigate a plastic drum above the high tide line. One appliance from St Austell and an officer attended and placed the drum into a chemical "over drum", removing it to a safe location. The crew cordoned the drum and requested the attendance of an appropriate contractor who disposes of hazardous waste to collect. ]]>Mon, 9 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50695Adam OliverCrews from Perranporth, St Dennis and the Rescue Tender from Tolvaddon attended a call to a two vehicle road traffic accident on the A39 between Trispen and Carland Cross. On crews arrival Ambulance had assessed two casualties, firefighters used crash rescue equipment to release the casualties. Once released the casualties were left in the care of Paramedics and firefighters made the vehicles safe. ]]>Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50694Tom MorcomUpdate 05/02/26: All crew members left this incident by 18:15 on 03/02/26. Once extinguished, fire crews used Positive Pressure Ventilation to clear the smoke. National Grid also attended to isolate electricity to this property. Fire crews have confirmed the fire was accidental and confined to the kitchen. **************************************** Fire Control received a 999 call at 15:46 informing them of a kitchen fire in a restaurant. Two appliances from Falmouth were mobilised and on arrival requested the assistance of a third appliance from Truro. A whole time officer is also in attendance at this time. Crew members, wearing breathing apparatus, are fighting the fire using hose reel jets and a safety jet. Police have been requested to set up a road closure. Please find an alternate route. ]]>Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50677Sarah LynhamCornwall is currently experiencing significant tidal flooding across multiple coastal and low lying areas. Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service is working collaboratively with the Emergency Management Team, the Environment Agency, and Highways to respond to incidents, monitor conditions, and support communities affected by the severe weather. We urge all residents and visitors to remain vigilant and to take extra precautions when travelling. Never drive through floodwater. Just 30cm of moving water is enough to move a vehicle, and even shallow, still water can hide hazards such as debris, missing manhole covers, or road damage. Floodwater can also rise unexpectedly and with little warning. Our key safety advice: • Avoid driving or walking through flooded roads or paths. • Follow local road closures and diversions—they are in place to protect you. • Keep up to date with weather and flood warnings issued by the Environment Agency and local authorities. • Report life risk incidents via 999 only. For non emergency flooding impacts, use local council services and online reporting tools. Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service will continue to work with our partner agencies throughout this period to keep our communities safe. Stay alert, stay safe, and please avoid putting yourself or others at risk. ]]>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50693Diane JohnsonFIRE CREWS FROM DEVON AND CORNWALL ARE CURRENTLY IN ATTENDANCE AT A FIRE AT AN ELECTRICAL SUB STATION AT GAVERIGAN. THE SMOKE PLUME CAN BE SEEN FROM THE A3O, BUT PLEASE BE REASSURED THAT THE FIRE SERVICE AND NATIONAL GRID ARE DEALING WITH THIS. ]]>Mon, 2 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50691Diane JohnsonCrews from Bodmin and Launceston attended a single vehicle RTC on the A30 Westbound between Temple and Temple Tor. 3 casualties were treated at the scene by SWAST and the crews made the scene and vehicle safe. ]]>Sun, 1 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50692Josh PlowmanAppliances from Padstow and Wadebridge were mobilised to this incident. On arrival a shed fire was discovered. The fire had spread to other sheds and garden furniture. Four breathing apparatus, three hose reel jets, one safety jet and small tools were used to extinguish the fire.]]>Mon, 2 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50690Josh PlowmanTwo appliances from St Mary's were mobilised to reports of a shed on fire. The shed was found well alight on arrival. Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.]]>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50689Adam OliverAppliances from St Dennis, Bodmin, and St Austell responded to this incident. On arrival a fire involving a commercial shed was discovered. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus sets used hose reel jets and a main jet to extinguish the fire. ]]>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50687Rachel GrayFire Control received a 999 call from a property in Penzance at 02:53. All occupants had safely evacuated the premises. The occupant reported that a toaster was alight in the kitchen of their home. Crews from Penzance and St Just were mobilised along with an Officer. On arrival the crews used breathing apparatus to inspect the property and confirm the fire was out. ]]>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50686Adam OliverOne appliance from St Austell responded to this incident. On arrival a road traffic collision involving three vehicles was discovered. Firefighters assisted to make the vehicles and scene safe. ]]>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50684Adam OliverAppliances from Tolvaddon and Falmouth responded to this incident. On arrival a fire involving a telehandler was discovered. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus sets used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. ]]>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50683Jenna GendallThree crews from Hayle, Tolvaddon and St Ives were mobilised to a kitchen fire in Hayle. On their arrival crews confirmed smoke was issuing from the building. The fire was in a ground floor kitchen, crews used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel, one covering jet to extinguish the fire that had spread to a rear porch. Three casualties were treated by Ambulance for smoke inhalation. There are no more details avilable on this incident. ]]>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50682Jenna GendallOne crew from Tolvaddon attended a call to a three vehicle road traffic collision on the North Country cross roads. Firefighters helped clear the road and treated one casualty with minor injuries on scene. ]]>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50681Jenna GendallCrew from Callington and specialist line rescue equipment from Bodmin attended a call to a large horse that had become cast in the door of its stable. Firefighters used animal strops and worked alongside a vet to release the animal from the doorway and assist it back onto its feet.]]>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50680Jenna GendallOne crew from Liskeard attended a call to a two vehicle road traffic collisions. Firefighters made the vehicles safe and used absorbent granules on a fuel spillage. The incident was left in the hands of Police.]]>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50679Jenna GendallAt 15:34 a call was received to an Agricultural barn measuring 30 x 6 metres. On the initial call crew from St Keverne, Mullion and Helston were mobilised. On arrival, fire crews confirmed the building was well alight and made a request for an additional fourth pump and water carrier to attend. Additional appliance from Falmouth and a fifth from Penzance were mobilised along with the watercarrier from Helston. Firefighters wore a total of 4 breathing apparatus, two hose reel jet, a main safety jet suppiled from a hydrant. At 16:31 crews confirmed electrics to the shed had been isolated and good progress was being made. The fire was confirmed extinguished at 17:39, firefighters will remain on scene for some time damping down. The fire has been confirmed as accidental. There are no more details available on this incident. ]]>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50678Jenna GendallCrews from Liskeard and Lostwithiel along with specialist water equipment from St Austell attended a call to a delivery van trapped in deep fast flowing water. On crews arrival they confirmed one male was trapped in the vehicle surrounded with 2 ft of water. Firefighters entered the water wearing flood suits, the vehicle and occupant were winched to safety from the flood water. ]]>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50676Tom MorcomFirefighters are responding to a fire at a commercial address at Truro Road, Lanivet. There are currently two appliances on scene with a further two appliances and a wholetime officer on their way. At this time, smoke is entering the A389 Truro Road so members of the public are advised to proceed with caution or find an alternative route at this time. Update at 21:45 hours - Pumping appliances from Bodmin, St Dennis, and Lostwithiel are at this incident. Firefighters are using two hose reel jets and a main jet to extinguish the fire. Good progress is being made. Update 00:30hrs: The fire is now confirmed out and all appliances have left the scene. ]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50675Josh PlowmanOne appliance from St Austell and the rescue tender from Bodmin attended this incident. On arrival a HGV (tractor and trailer) carrying 47 x tonne bags of fertiliser was found on its side. Firefighters assisted in the release of one casualty who was left in care of the ambulance service. Crews then assisted with stabilising the vehicle before gaining access to the trailer to ensure the safe removal of the fertiliser.]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50674Rachel GrayFire Control took a call at 23:14 from a member of the public confirming that their car had caught fire near St Erth. Crew from Hayle were mobilised and the fire was extinguished using breathing apparatus and 2 hose reels. Highways team will attend for repairs to the carriageway.]]>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50673Rachel GrayFire Control took a call from a member of the public at 23:17 who reported that a small van was alight in a layby on Par Moor Road. Crew from St Austell were mobilised and they extinguished the fire using breathing apparatus and 2 hose reels. Police attended the incident scene and arranged recovery of the vehicle.]]>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50672Maggie NoyOne appliance from Falmouth and one from Helston attended this incident. It involved one vehicle that had come off the road and into a hedge. On arrival there were no persons trapped and the crew assisted with making the vehicle and scene safe. The incident was then handed over to the Police.]]>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50671Maggie NoyOn receipt of the call Fire Control mobilised two appliances from Newquay and the Rescue Tender from Tolvaddon were mobilised. The incident involved one vehicle on its side with one male casualty released from the vehicle by firefighters. The crew then administered First Aid until the casualty was taken to hospital by a family member. The crew made the scene safe and handed it over to the Police.]]>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50670Maggie NoyOne pumping appliance from Launceston along with a water rescue unit from Bude responded to this incident. On arrival a car in flood water was discovered. Firefighters assisted the occupants to leave the vehicle and to make the scene safe.]]>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50669Adam OliverOne pumping appliance from St Columb along with a water rescue unit from St Austell responded to this incident. On arrival a car in flood water was discovered. Firefighters assisted the occupants to leave the vehicle and to make the scene safe. ]]>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50667Sheryl BoyleAt 15.26 on 19th January 2026, three fire engines from St Austell and St Columb attended a residential fire in Foxhole. Crews used four breathing apparatus, one hose reel and one safety jet to extinguish the kitchen fire. Crews remain in attendance at this time.]]>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50664Jenna GendallThree crew from Padstow, Wadebridge, Bodmin and a Water Carrier from Liskeard attended a call to a wooden mobile home on fire. The building was well alight on crews arrival, three gas cylinders not involved in the fire were removed to a safe area. Breathing apparatus, ground monitor were used to tackle the fire. National Grid engineers attended to isolate the building. Firefighters cleared the area around the building to prevent fire spread. Firefighters were on scene for some time managing the fire and damping the scene down. There are no more details available on this incident. ]]>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50663Jenna GendallOne appliance from Tolvaddon and specialist line rescue equipment from Tolvaddon and Bodmin attended a call to a 12 hands horse who had fallen down the top of a mine shaft and was standing on the capped shaft around 10 ft down. Crews formulated a plan and set up safe systems of work. The horse was sedated by a vet and using harnesses, lines and a quick release system were used alongside a pal finger to lift the animal from the mineshaft. The animal was rescued unharmed from the shaft. ]]>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50662Diane JohnsonCrews from Bude, Bodmin and an officer attended an RTC involving 2 vehicles on the junction of B3254 and A39 at Jewells Cross. 4 casualties were extricated by the Fire Service using cutting equipment 3 casualties conveyed to hospital via ambulance and one was conveyed to hospital via air ambulance. Incident handed over to Police. ]]>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50666Megan VigoAt 11:44 Fire Control mobilised an appliance from Truro and Falmouth to a vehicle on fire. Once in attendance, Firefighters located a fire in the engine compartment of a vehicle and used 2 breathing apparatus and 1 hose reel jet to extinguish. This incident was accidental, confined and Devon & Cornwall Police were also in attendance.]]>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50660Adam OliverOne appliance from Bodmin responded to this incident. On arrival a car fire was discovered. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus sets used hose two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. ]]>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50659Adam OliverOne appliance from Penzance responded to this incident. On arrival a fire in the open was discovered. Firefighters used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. ]]>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50658Todd HollyoakeTwo appliances from Tolvaddon initially responded to this incident, along with a wholetime officer. On arrival crews confirmed smoke was issuing and made pumps four. Additional resources from Truro and Falmouth were mobilised alone with a second wholetime officer. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus sets used two hose reel jets, one safety jet, two thermal imaging cameras and a 135 ladder to extinguish the fire. The incident was left in the hands of a responsible person on scene.]]>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50657Adam OliverOne appliance from Newquay responded to this incident. On arrival a car fire was discovered. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus sets used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. ]]>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50655Jenna GendallAt 03:02 a call was received to a fire inside a garage attached to a house. Three appliances from Delabole, Wadebridge and Bodmin attended the incident. The garage measure 5 x 4 metres and was fully involved in the fire on crews arrival. Two breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets and a safety jet were used to extinguish the fire. ]]>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50654Jenna Gendall Storm Goretti advice: * Please do not travel unless absolutely necessary * Please do not go wave watching - if you do, you’re putting yourself and others at unnecessary risk. * If you see someone in trouble on the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. * Expect disruption to travel – buses, flights, trains, ferries etc may be cancelled * Protect your property and secure lose items in your garden such as trampolines and bins * Be aware of flying debris, roof tiles etc ]]>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50653Tom MorcomFire Control received a 999 call at 23:28 informing them of a fire in a kitchen at a residential address in St Erth Praze. In total, four appliances from Tolvaddon, Hayle and St Ives attended, along with an incident command unit from St Just and a water carrier from Helston. Two whole time officers also attended. The fire spread to the roof space and crews cut away and used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. ]]>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50652Maggie NoyOne appliance from Wadebridge and two from Bodmin Fire Station attended this incident. It involved hay bales in front of an open fronted shed, the crew used two hosereel jets and worked with the farmer using a telehandler to extinguish the fire. The crew continued to damp down and turnover until all hotspots had been removed.The incident was left in the hands of the owner.]]>Wed, 7 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50651Andy TaylorTwo fire appliances from Truro and a fire appliance from Falmouth are in attendance at a fire involving a workshop, measuring approximately five metres by three metres. The fire was extinguished by 2000hrs and the last crew left the scene at 2040hrs. The cause of the fire is accidental. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are making good progress in extinguising the fire using two hosereels. ]]>Mon, 5 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50650Maggie NoyOne appliance from St Austell Fire Station attended this incident. It involved a single vehicle road traffic collision with one casualty, but not trapped in the vehicle. The crew gave first aid to the female casualty until Ambulance arrived, when they then took over her care. The crew made the scene safe and handed over to the Police.]]>Mon, 5 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50649Maggie NoyOne appliance from Tolvaddon attended this incident it involved seven vehicles that were involved in a road traffic collision due to the icy road conditions. The crew assisted with scene and vehicle safety and also carried out first aid until the Ambulance service arrived. Police were also in attendance for traffic managment.]]>Mon, 5 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50648Maggie NoyOne appliance from Torpoint attended this incident. The crew assisted with a vehicle that had gone off the road due to icy conditions, with a person still inside. The crew released the casualty and left them in the care of the Ambulance. The scene was made safe and left in the care of the Police. ]]>Mon, 5 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50647Andy TaylorOne fire appliance from Tolvaddon Community Fire Station attended a report of a road traffic collision. Ambulance and Police were also on scene. The fire crew assisted in making the scene safe and cordoning off some traffic lights that had been damaged. If further information is required, please contact Devon & Cornwall Police.]]>Mon, 5 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50645Andy TaylorOne fire appliance from Truro and one fire appliance from Newquay attended a fire in the bedroom of a house. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hosereel to extinguish the fire. A positive pressure ventilation fan was used to clear the smoke from the house.]]>Sun, 4 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50643Andy TaylorFire Control received multiple calls to this incident where a car was fully engulfed in fire. One appliance from Truro Fire Station attended and used two breathing apparatus and two hosereel to extinguish the fire. The Police attended the incident for traffic management. The fire was extinguished and the incident was left in the hands of the Police. There are no further details for this incident. ]]>Sun, 4 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50644Maggie NoyTwo appliances from Tolvaddon Fire Station attended this incident. It involved a fire in the heating unit of a sauna, the fire was confirmed as out on arrival but both crews attended to make sure the fire had not spread to the surrounding cladding. All was confirmed as safe and the crews left the scene in the hands of the owner. There are no further details for this incident.]]>Sun, 4 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50642Jenna GendallTwo appliances from Callington attended a call to a fire seen from a distance. On crews arrival they located a caravan that was burnt out. Crews used one hose reel to extinguish the fire. ]]>Sat, 3 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50641Andy TaylorFirefighters from Penzance Community Fire Station attended reports of a fire in a property divided into flats. When they arrived, the fire crew confirmed that everyone was out of the property. A small fire involving a sofa was located and confirmed as already out. The property was ventilated to clear the smoke. The cause of the fire is accidental.]]>Sat, 3 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50640Jenna GendallOne crew from St Austell and specialist line rescue crew from Tolvaddon attended a call to a 16.2hh horse stuck in a pond. The animal was 3 ft deep in the water and mud, crews used small tools to cleared vegetation and undergrowth away from around the bank of the pond. Once the incident scene had been fully assessed, crews formulated a plan. A winch was used to successfully rescue the 22 year old animal from the pond. Once clear of the water the horse was placed in the care of its owner and a vet. Crews were on scene for some time after the incident cleaning and recovering equipment. ]]>Sat, 3 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50639Jenna GendallOver the course of the morning Cornwall Fire and Rescue service have responded to five road traffic collisions in the eastern end of the county at Callington, Bodmin and Launceston. At the scene firefighters have helped a number of casualties, made vehicles safe and assisted other emergency services. ]]>Thu, 1 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50638Sarah LynhamAn appliance from Lostwithiel Community Fire Station responded to a call reporting a chimney fire in a property. On arrival the crew used a chimney kit, chimney rods, stirrup pump and Thermal Imaging Camera to extinguish the fire. ]]>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50637Jenna GendallTwo crews from Mevagissey and St Austell attended a single vehicle road traffic collision where a car had gone into a wall. On crews arrival one trapped casualty had been removed from under the vehicle. Fire crews administered oxygen and first aid to the casualty until the arrival of Ambulance crews. The casualty was transferred to hospital via Air Ambulance. There are no further details available on this incident. ]]>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50636John RickardA crew from Truro Fire Station and an officer attended a gas leak near to Tresillian Business Park. A 500m cordon was put in place in conjunction with Devon and Cornwall Police. The main A390 and B3275 was closed and public were advised to avoid the area and find an alternative routes. At 0830hrs Engineers were in attendance to isolate and repair the gas supply. At 0915hrs Cornwall Fire and Rescue left the incident in the hands of gas engineers and Devon and Cornwall Police. The main A390 should be reopened soon but the B3274 will remain closed whilst gas engineers continue their work.]]>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50634Adam OliverOne appliance from Perranporth responded to this incident. On arrival a fire involving a trailer was discovered. The fire was extinguished by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus using hose reel jets. ]]>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50635Adam OliverAppliances from St Dennis and St Austell responded to this incident. On arrival a chimney fire was discovered. Firefighters extinguished the fire and made the scene safe. ]]>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50629Andy TaylorOne fire appliance from Liskeard Community Fire Station responded to a road traffic collision. The fire crew assisted with casualty care and made the vehicles safe. If further information is required, please contact Devon & Cornwall Police.]]>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50631Andy TaylorOne fire appliance from Bude Community Fire Station attended a report of two people shut in a lift that had become stuck. Firefighters had released them by 1540hrs.]]>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50630Andy TaylorOne fire appliance from St Austell and one fire appliance from Fowey attended a fire involving a tumble dryer. The fire was already out when they arrived and the fire crew used a thermal imaging camera to confirm the scene was safe. A positive pressure ventilation fan was used to clear smoke from the property. An ambulance attended for two occupants that suffered smoke inhalation as a result of the fire.]]>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50628Maggie NoyOne appliance from St Austell and two from Bodmin were mobilised to this incident. The fire involved a detached garage also used for accommodation, crews used four breathing apparatus, two hosereel jets and one safety jet to extinguish the fire. There were two casualties treated on scene by ambulance staff for smoke inhalation. The crews have now left the scene and there are no further details for this incident.]]>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50627Adam OliverTwo pumping appliances from Tolvaddon responded to this incident. On arrival a fire involving a commercial vehicle was discovered. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus sets used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. ]]>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50624Andy TaylorOne fire appliance from Callington attended and the fire crew extinguished an unattended bonfire using a hosereel, beaters and wildfire packs by 0050hrs.]]>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50623Andy TaylorOne fire appliance and the water carrier from Liskeard, and one fire appliance from Looe attended a report of smoke coming from a pile of about 50 tons of rubbish at a waste facility. Staff at the site pulled apart the rubbish to allow firefighters wearing breathing apparatus to use two hosereels to extinguish by 2310hrs. ]]>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50622Adam OliverCrews from Tolvaddon and Perranporth Fire Station are currently in attendance at a property fire near Redruth Town Centre. Please avoid the area of the railway station and Higher Fore Street. On arrival a fire was discovered within a residential property. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus sets used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. Updated at 09:30 HRS - All resources have now left the scene. ]]>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50621Andy TaylorOne fire appliance from St Dennis, one fire appliance from St Austell and one fire appliance from Bodmin attended reports of a shed fire adjacent to a house. Firefighters, some wearing breathing apparatus, used two hosereels to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to the house.]]>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50618Andy TaylorOne fire appliance from Tolvaddon Community Fire Station attended a report of a car fire. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hosereel to extinguish the fire by 1545hrs.]]>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50619Andy TaylorOne fire appliance from Tolvaddon Community Fire Station attended a report of two people that had become shut in a room, due to a defective door. The fire crew used tools to release them by 1110hrs.]]>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50620Andy TaylorOne fire appliance from Truro Community Fire Station attended a report of a person that was shut in a lift that had become defective. It was stated that the person had been in the lift for over an hour. The fire crew had released the person by 1055hrs.]]>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50617Josh PlowmanTwo appliances from Launceston and the rescue tender from Bodmin were mobilised to this incident. A single vehicle was located on its side with one person trapped. Crews assisted a casualty from the vehicle with a triple extension ladder. Ambulance and Police also attended.]]>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50616Josh PlowmanAppliances from Mevagissey and Fowey were mobilised to this incident. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished a fire within a bedroom. The fire was caused by a carelessly discarded cigarette.]]>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50615Adam OliverOne appliance from Falmouth responded to this incident. On arrival a fire involving two cars was discovered. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus sets used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. ]]>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50614Adam OliverPumping appliances from Launceston, Liskeard, Bodmin, Bude, Saltash, Newquay, along with the water carrier from Liskeard responded to this incident. Firefighters worked with engineers to make the scene safe. Update at 17:05 HRS - Resources are now leaving the scene. ]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50613Andy TaylorFire crews from Saltash Community Fire Station and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service's Camels Head Fire Station, responded to a report of a fire alarm actuating in a cottage and smoke inside. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property and extinguished a small fire involving a candle. ]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50611Andy TaylorTwo fire appliances from Tolvaddon and one fire appliance from Hayle attended a fire involving a kitchen. Firefighters, some wearing breathing apparatus, used a hosereel and thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire in the smoke-filled house by 1450hrs. National Grid attended to isolate the electricity supply. The cause of the fire is accidental. Firefighters remained for another 90 minutes assisting the occupants.]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50612Andy TaylorFirefighters from Truro Community Fire Station attended a report of smoke issuing from an electrical box attached to a building. Engineers from National Grid attended to isolate the power supply and make the scene safe.]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50610Andy TaylorFire crews from Bodmin and Newquay attended with Police and Ambulance crews to reports of a car that had left the carriageway, overturned and was in a ditch. The fire crews reported that no-one was trapped and they assisted by making the vehicle safe. If further details are required, please contact Devon & Cornwall Police. ]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?id=50609Andy TaylorTwo fire appliances from Bude Community Fire Station attended a fire involving a cooker. The fire was already out when they arrived and the crews made sure the scene was safe. ]]>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT