Two people taken to hospital following house fire in Redruth
It is believed they sustained injuries and suffered from smoke inhalation
Last updated 3rd May 2022
Two people have been taken to hospital following a house fire in Redruth.
Emergency services got the call to Green Lane just before 9am on Tuesday morning (3rd May).
Officers say two people are believed to have sustained injuries and suffered from smoke inhalation. There are currently no details on their condition.
Firefighters say the blaze occurred in a three-storey detached house and they used jets to tackle the flames.
A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: "Emergency services were called at 8.45am today to reports of a fire at a property in Green Lane, Redruth.
"Two people are believed to have sustained injuries and suffered from smoke inhalation and have been taken to hospital.
"The incident is ongoing at this time and emergency services remain at the scene."
It has been confirmed that an investigation is being carried out to work out the cause of the fire.
A Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: "The first of two fire appliances from Tolvaddon was in attendance within seven minutes, following a report of a fire in a three-storey detached house. One fire appliance from Truro and one fire appliance from Penzance also attended.
"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus, used three hosereels, three safety jets and thermal imaging cameras to extinguish the fire, located on the first floor. Two people were rescued by firefighters and were left in care of ambulance crews; there is no details available on their condition.
"The fire was extinguished by 0925hrs and specialist officers are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire."