Firefighters spend SECOND day at Roche Rock as gorse fire reignites
Wadebridge Community Fire Station says its water carrier delivered 15k litres of water to douse the blaze
Last updated 25th Apr 2021
Firefighters have spent a second day at the scene of a huge gorse fire at Roche Rock, after the blaze reignited.
The fire broke out at the 20m high granite outcrop on Saturday afternoon, with the flames being fanned by strong winds.
At its height, crews from St Dennis, Saltash, Bodmin, Lostwithiel and Liskeard were battling the blaze.
Teams from St Austell, St Dennis and a water carrier from Wadebridge have spent most of Sunday dousing hotspots.
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Wadebridge Community Fire Station said they delivered 15,000 litres of water to bring the blaze under control.
They have since issued a warning, urging locals and visitors to be careful when lighting BBQs and bonfires in the countryside.
Just after 6pm on Sunday they tweeted: "Crews have left the scene at #RocheRock having spent most of the afternoon dousing hotspots.
"Our water carrier supplied nearly 15,000 litres of water to the scene of operations.
"Please respect our beautiful countryside and be cautious when lighting BBQs and bonfires".
Wadebridge Community Fire Station
Cornwall Fire and Rescue confirmed the blaze had reignited just after 12pm on Sunday: "Reignition Roche Rock. Appliances from St Austell and St Dennis along with a Water Carrier from Wadebridge.
"Firefighters used water from a hydrant in a water shuttle to damp down hot spots and areas of deep seated fire".
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
The incident is one of several large gorse fires across Cornwall over the weekend, including a huge blaze near Redruth.
Crews from across west Cornwall were scrambled after flames engulfed an area spanning 400m.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has since tweeted another warning about countryside fire safety.
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