Fire engines were called to a farm at South Petherwin, Launceston, yesterday afternoon. Following a 999 call, appliances from Launceston and Callington were mobilised.
On arrival, a range of farm buildings were well alight and further resources were requested, appliances from Bodmin and Liskeard were mobilised, specialist appliances from Launceston, Liskeard and Saltash were also in attendance. The fire involved a range of farm buildings measuring 70 by 30 metres and 300 tonnes of hay and straw which was well alight. Teams of firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were committed at the scene, high pressure hosereels and ground monitors were used.
The fire was allowed to burn out under control and was still burning on Sunday morning. Two ground monitors and a jet are were used to protect surrounding buildings. The cause is not yet known.
On arrival, a range of farm buildings were well alight and further resources were requested, appliances from Bodmin and Liskeard were mobilised, specialist appliances from Launceston, Liskeard and Saltash were also in attendance. The fire involved a range of farm buildings measuring 70 by 30 metres and 300 tonnes of hay and straw which was well alight. Teams of firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were committed at the scene, high pressure hosereels and ground monitors were used.
The fire was allowed to burn out under control and was still burning on Sunday morning. Two ground monitors and a jet are were used to protect surrounding buildings. The cause is not yet known.
