Pictures show aftermath of "terrible" house fire in Truro
Neighbours described hearing "explosions" and seeing smoke "bellowing all over the place"
Last updated 29th Apr 2024
Investigations are being carried out into the cause of a house fire in Truro.
Emergency services were called to the scene in Waterloo, near Trafalgar Roundabout, at around 12.30pm yesterday (Sunday 28 April).
Neighbours who witnessed the fire have been describing seeing flames from the windows and hearing explosions.
Keith Hunt, owner of the house, spoke to us exclusively. He said: "I wasn't there when they were here. I was out for a walk in Idless, came back and all this was 'happening'. I don't know how it started.
"It's terrible isn't it. I had a new TV I hadn't put up, two good racing bikes and the usual things a fridge and microwave. I haven't got the money to do it."
David Hemlock, neighbour, said:
"He's lost everything"
"I told him if I didn't see him go out I'd have to go in and get him. At the start it was OK but once it was gone, it was gone. I'm still shaken, a little bit."
David added: "The windows started blowing out. It got very serious. Smoke was bellowing all over the place.
"All you could hear was minor explosions, they were going in there in thick black smoke and the house is on fire."
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: "We assigned 6 Fire Engines, 1 Aerial Ladder Platform, 1 Command Support Vehicle, 1 BA Support Vehicle and several Wholetime Officers.
"Crews used breathing apparatus, hose reel jets and covering jets to extinguish the fire.
"Emergency Management and National Grid also were informed and attended."