Casualty rushed to hospital with burns after fire in village near Helston

Cornwall Fire and Rescue says the blaze at Breage completely destroyed a garage

Author: Emma HartPublished 9th Feb 2022

One person's been taken to hospital with burns after a fire at a village near Helston.

Crews from the town and Penzance rushed to Breage on Tuesday afternoon, before calling in back-up from Tolvaddon.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed a garage has been completely destroyed.

They said: "Crews from Helston and Penzance along with two wholetime officers responded to a garage fire.

"On arrival, the garage was found to be well alight.

"An additional appliance from Tolvaddon was requested.

"The garage was totally destroyed by fire.

"One casualty was taken to hospital via land ambulance with burns".

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