Firefighters to remain at scene of huge barn fire in Cornwall through the night
Crews from Penzance to Launceston were called to the blaze at Gummows Shop, where fertiliser was burning
Last updated 3rd May 2021
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service says crews will remain at the scene of a huge barn fire in mid-Cornwall through the night.
Teams from Newquay and Truro were scrambled to Gummows Shop near Summercourt on Monday morning (3rd May).
They called in back-up from Perranporth, St Columb, St Dennis, Wadebridge, St Austell, Tolvaddon, Liskeard, Penzance and Launceston.
Hazardous materials, including fertiliser, were involved in the blaze and residents in the area were warned to keep their doors and windows closed.
The incident was being scaled down as of 6.30pm on Monday, however a water carrier and an Incident Command Unit will remain at the scene overnight.
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This was a multi-agency incident, which also involved Devon and Cornwall Police, South Western Ambulance Service, Cornwall Council, Public Health England, the Environment Agency and the Met Office.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service declared the incident on Twitter, posting: "URGENT: Due to a multi-agency incident in Mid Cornwall, we are advising all residents in the area of Gummow's Shop to keep doors and windows closed".
The latest update at 1830pm reads: "Firefighters are using two hose reels to damp down hot spots on the extinguished blaze. The incident is starting to scale down with appliances returning to their home stations. Two appliances, A water Carrier and the Incident Command Unit will remain on scene overnight".
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
The A3076 is expected to remain shut through the night, between the Mitchell turn-off on the A30 and the A3058.
"A3076 in both directions closed due to building fire between A30 (Mitchell turn-off) and A3058. Traffic is coping well.
"Road remains closed between Mitchell and Gummows Shop due to a ongoing large barn fire.
"The closure is expected to remain in place Monday night".
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