Major incident declared in Cornwall as farm fire causes gas cylinders to explode
There is a warning about a possible chemical hazard
Last updated 3rd Mar 2021
A major incident has been declared in Cornwall as a massive fire rips through a farm.
The blaze at Rame Head, near Torpoint, has sparked a warning about a possible chemical hazard.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service says fuel is burning and gas cylinders are exploding.
Serious farm fire in Cornwall sparks warning about 'chemical hazard'
It has been confirmed that nobody has been injured and firefighters are working to stop the flames from spreading.
Police are on the scene and a cordon has been put in place.
It is not currently known how the fire started.
"Police were alerted to a large barn fire at a farm near Rame, Torpoint, at around 2.10pm this afternoon.
"Police are assisting the fire authority with the closure of surrounding roads due to the presence of hazardous material at the site and its risk of combustion.
"No injuries have been reported.
"A cordon of approximately one kilometre is in place which has required the evacuation of a small number of properties.
"It is currently not known how the fire started.
"Incident ongoing."
Devon and Cornwall Police
"A major incident has been declared, due to a large quantity of fuel that is alight and gas cylinders exploding. Firefighters are trying to prevent the fire spreading to fertiliser that is stored nearby.
"The barn measures 40 metres by 30 metres and is well alight, including a quantity of fuel and gas cylinders, some of which have exploded. There are no casualties and firefighters are working hard to prevent the fire spreading to nearby fertiliser.
"Roads in the area are closed to allow the emergency services to carry out their work safely."
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service