Firefighters tackle large fire in Camborne as electricity warning issued

Emergency services have been called to multiple wildfires across Cornwall Credit: BPM Media

Firefighters have been called to a large blaze in Cornwall.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue are tackling the wildfire in Kerrier Way, Camborne, on Saturday afternoon (13 August).

Firefighters say they are in attendance at multiple wildfires across the Duchy and are experiencing extremely high demand due to the hot and dry conditions.

The fire service tweeted: "We are aware of a large fire in Kerrier Way, Camborne. This is currently a make pumps 8 incident."

People are being urged to avoid using barbecues and campfires and to not throw cigarettes from vehicle windows to reduce the risk of fires.

According to a fire service spokesperson, it has already been an extremely busy day for fire crews: "During the morning period Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service have attended several incidents across the County, resources from St. Just, Helston, Tolvaddon, Truro, St. Dennis, Newquay, Padstow, St. Austell, Mevagissey, Looe, Delabole, Launceston and Bude have all been mobilised."

Saturday's fire follows another large blaze that broke out on Friday near Redruth just off the A30. The fire burned for about three hours and required 10 pumps and multiple crews.

Residents of the area reported experiencing power cuts and flickering lights as the fire burned Credit: BPM Media

Cornwall Fire Service has said: "The first of over sixty 999 calls was received at 1446hrs reporting an electrical mast on fire, spreading to gorse. Fire crews from Tolvaddon x 2, Hayle, Truro, Falmouth, Perranporth, Penzance and St Ives, plus the incident command unit from St Just attended. The rapidly spreading fire was prevented from damaging properties.

"Live electricity cables were involved, which presented a considerable hazard. Firefighters used six hosereels, two main jets, using water supplied from a fire hydrant, contained the fire by 1615hrs.

"Western Power engineers attended to isolate the power lines. Fire crews are starting to leave the scene, some of them to attend other incidents."

Drivers will see further delays amidst an ongoing fire incident on A3047 Kerrier Way in both directions from Dolcoath Road to Drop Stamp Road due to fire service activities in the area.Residents of the area reported experiencing power cuts and flickering lights as the fire burned.