Big fire breaks out at derelict farmhouse building in Camborne
Smoke can be seen billowing from the scene
Last updated 2nd Aug 2021
A big fire has broken out at a derelict building in Camborne.
Firefighters are on the scene at Church View Road after receiving multiple 999 calls just before 4.45pm on Monday afternoon.
They have confirmed that a large detached farmhouse is well alight.
People have reported seeing the smoke from Beacon, as photos show it billowing.
Another said the smoke caused their fog lights to come on when driving on the Camborne link road, Kerrier Way.
“It was very thick, felt a bit edgy driving through it due to the thickness.
"You could see passersby covering their faces as they tried to walk past, the smell was pretty intense!”
Dee Bartlam, driver in the area
People are being urged to avoid the area and find an alternative route.
"Multiple resources are currently in attendance at a derelict building fire in Church View Road, Camborne following multiple 999 calls being made, starting at 16:42.
"In total, 4 Appliances, 3 Officers, 1 Incident Command Unit, 1 Operational Support Vehicle and an L4P are assigned to this incident.
"On arrival, crews confirmed a large detached farmhouse approximately 10 metres by 8 metres well alight."
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Update at 6pm: "This is now Make Pumps 6. In addition to the above, another two appliances, an environmental support vehicle and another L4P are not assigned to this incident.
"Crews are using hose reel and main jets to extinguish the fire."
Update at 6.25pm: "Please be aware that Church View Road has been closed by Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service.
"Please avoid the area and make alternate routes where possible."