A large house fire broke out at a village in Cornwall in the early hours. At least five fire engines were sent to Breage, near Helston, after the blaze started at 1.30am (Monday, May 20).
Four crews had come from as far as Penzance and Tolvaddon and an officer in charge was at the scene. A fifth crew was called in from Mullion a couple of hours later, at the request of the incident commander from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service.
The incident has since been scaled back but one crew remained at the scene as of 6.10am.
The fire service and Devon and Cornwall Police have been contacted for more information about this incident.
Updates will appear in our blog below
Full statement
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: "Multiple calls received to reports of a property fire in Breage. On arrival of the first appliance an informative message stated that further assistance would be required. Currently 4 crews from Helston, Tolvaddon and Penzance are in attendance along with a Wholetime Officer.
"Update at 03:10 - The Incident Commander requested additional resources for this incident - a fifth appliance from Mullion along with a Water Carrier from Helston are now in attendance. The property fire has been sectorised and fire fighting still in progress - 2x breathing apparatus and 2x hose reels in use. Good progress is being made.
"Update at 06:10 - The incident will be scaling back shortly with appliances returning to their home stations. One pumping appliance will remain on scene."
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Fire statement
Multiple calls received to reports of a property fire in Breage. On arrival of the first appliance an informative message stated that further assistance would be required. Currently 4 crews from Helston, Tolvaddon and Penzance are in attendance along with a Wholetime Officer.
Update at 03:10 - The Incident Commander requested additional resources for this incident - a fifth appliance from Mullion along with a Water Carrier from Helston are now in attendance. The property fire has been sectorised and fire fighting still in progress - 2x breathing apparatus and 2x hose reels in use. Good progress is being made.
Update at 06:10 - The incident will be scaling back shortly with appliances returning to their home stations. One pumping appliance will remain on scene.
