'Extremely large area' of gorse goes up in flames on Bodmin Moor
Firefighters have been working to try and stop the blaze from spreading
Around two hectares of gorse has gone up in flames on Bodmin Moor.
Firefighters got the shout to the Rough Tor area on Thursday and spent most of the day and night tackling the blaze.
Crews from Delabole and Wadebridge have been on the scene using hosereel jets and beaters to try and stop the flames from spreading.
They say the fire was covering 'an extremely large area'.
Officials believe the incident to be arson and Devon and Cornwall Police have been told.
"Cornwall Fire and Rescue resources have been in attendance throughout the day at a multiple seated fire covering an extremely large area, crews have been using beaters and hosereel jets to check the spread of the fire.
"There have been appliances in attendance from Delabole and Wadebridge, also the Wadebridge Water Carrier.
"A Wildfire Officer is on scene this evening and monitoring the incident which is likely to progress well through the night.
"Arson is suspected, Devon and Cornwall Police have been informed."
Update 0030 hours: "Approximately two hectares of gorse is affected, with hot spots continuing to smoulder, crews are monitoring and continuing to damp down."
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service