Householder trapped as candle fire takes hold

Householder trapped as candle fire takes hold

A person was reported as trapped when fire broke out in a Lelant Downs property in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Fire Control was called at 3.45am by a person stating there was smoke inside their property. Two appliances were mobilised from St Ives Fire...
Take precautions when using barbecues, warn fire teams

Take precautions when using barbecues, warn fire teams

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is reminding everyone to ‘chill that grill’ and make sure they take sensible precautions when using and disposing of instant barbecues. Firefighters attend an incident where barbecuse have been discarded when hot. Photograph Fire and...
Police seek arsonists who set fire to reeds in Hayle

Police seek arsonists who set fire to reeds in Hayle

Police are seeking suspected arsonists who left the scene of a fire on the edge of Hayle on Monday afternoon (28th March). Reeds on marsh land, near Glebe Row, at the end of Copperhouse Pool, were set alight between 6pm and 6.50pm. While three people who were seen to...

New tri-service safety officers welcomed

Cornwall’s blue light family has welcomed seven new tri-service safety officers (TSSOs), who will soon be helping to protect Cornish communities and responding to emergency incidents. The passing out ceremony for the officers The TSSO role is unique to Cornwall. First...