Smoke billowing from a property fire in St Austell closes a road
Firefighters from six stations across Cornwall were battling the blaze on Gover Road, which has since reopened
Last updated 24th Jul 2021
Firefighters from six stations across Cornwall have spent the morning battling a house fire in St Austell.
Crews from the town and St Dennis responded following a string of 999 calls to report smoke billowing from a property on Gover Road.
They called in back-up from Mevagissey, Launceston, Truro and Fowey amid fears of people still inside.
Police were also scrambled and the road was closed for several hours.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the blaze was out by 11am and an investigation is underway.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: "On receiving many calls reporting smoke issuing from a residential property the Critical Control Centre mobilised appliances from St Austell and St Dennis Community Fire Stations.
"On arrival the responding crews quickly requested more appliances to attend. An appliance from Mevagissey Community Fire Station was added to the incident. Other responding appliances include two officers, the Incident Command Unit from Launceston Community Fire Station and the Operational Support Vehicle from St Austell Community Fire Station.
"At this time crews are using two breathing apparatus, two hose reels and one safety jet to save property and life".
They later added: "Update 09:53hrs: On receipt of a 'make pumps six' message from the scene Critical Control mobilised additional appliances from Truro and Fowey Community Fire Stations along with an additional officer. Police are also in attendance at this incident to close the road.
"Update 1052hrs: Fire now extinguished and crews making up.
"Update 11:07hrs: Fire investigation beginning and appliances starting to leave scene".
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service