SECOND derelict building fire in Cornwall in the space of three days

Firefighters from St Austell to Launceston were scrambled to Bodmin on Monday evening (3rd August), along with police

Author: Emma HartPublished 4th Aug 2021

Another derelict building in Cornwall has been hit by fire, which is the second in the space of three days.

The blaze is believed to have broken out on an industrial estate in Bodmin, after Sunday's fire at an old farmhouse in Camborne.

No details have been released about the extent of the damage, but it scrambled crews from the town, Wadebridge, Lostwithiel, St Austell and Launceston.

Devon & Cornwall Police were also called to the scene just before 7.30pm on Monday 3rd August.

However, there have been no reports of any injuries.

Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service said: "Crews from Bodmin, Wadebridge, Lostwithiel, St Austell and Launceston are in attendance at a derelict building fire.

"Crews are using breathing apparatus and hose reel jets to extinguish multiple seats of fire.

"Devon & Cornwall Police are also on scene".

Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service

Devon & Cornwall have been approached for a statement and updates will appear below.