Further enquiries to be carried out following suspected arson in Saltash
Firefighters have been tackling the blaze at a property overnight
Last updated 1st Feb 2023
Fire crews have been tackling a blaze at a property in Saltash overnight.
Teams received multiple calls for the incident. Two fire engines from Saltash and one from Devon were dispatched to the scene. On arrival, another appliance was requested, which came from Devon.
One person was treated for smoke inhalation and four dogs were also rescued.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue say arson is suspected and police will be carrying out further enquiries today (Wednesday 1 February).
"Multiple calls were taken for this incident, the incident was classified as 'Persons Reported', two appliances from Saltash and one from Devon were mobilised as well as an Officer.
"On arrival, crews found smoke issuing and flames at the front of the property, a further resource was requested, which came from Devon.
"Fortunately one person was out of the property and an ambulance was requested to treat them for the effects of smoke inhalation.
"Teams of firefighters from Cornwall and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue wearing breathing apparatus entered the property with high pressure hose reel jets and extinguished a fire in the lounge, once extinguished, the positive pressure fan was used to ventilate the premises. In addition to the casualty, there were four dogs removed to a safe area.
"Arson was suspected, Devon & Cornwall Police were in attendance and will be attending the scene and making further enquiries later today."