Properties potentially 'at risk' as more gorse fires break out on the Lizard

Firefighters have been working to protect properties after two more gorse fires broke out on the Lizard.

The first was in the Goonhilly Downs area with around one hectare of gorse alight.

Crews used beaters to put the flames out before being called to a further incident in the Gwenter area.

Two properties were reportedly at risk from the advancing gorse fire and firefighters have been protecting them.

The incident is still ongoing.

"Crews from Mullion, Helston and St. Keverne have been committed on the Lizard peninsula this afternoon, initially crews attended Goonhilly Downs area and dealt with approximately one hectare of gorse, which was extinguished using beaters.

"Crews then were mobilised to a further incident in the Gwenter area, a water carrier from Helston also attended, crews were involved in protecting two properties which could have been threatened by the advancing gorse fire, contingency was put in place to protect the properties and to also proceed to extinguish the fire.

"The incident is still ongoing at 1815 hours."

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service

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