Appeal after even more fires in Cornwall

Emergency services were called on Saturday night (5 April) - with part of the A30 temporarily closed at the time due to smoke

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 7th Apr 2025

Investigations are underway after fires on Bodmin Moor.

Emergency services were called on Saturday night (5 April) - with part of the A30 temporarily closed at the time due to smoke.

Elsewhere - fire crews have been tackling another blaze in the Milpool area of Bodmin Moor overnight.

Read more: Fire crews across Cornwall attend moorland blaze

In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Detectives are appealing for information following reports of fires on Bodmin Moor last night.

"Emergency services were called at around 9.15pm on Saturday 5 April after fires were seen in the area of Dozmary Pool, Millpool and Colliford Lake.

"The Fire Service worked into the early hours to get the fires under control and the A30 was closed temporarily at Bolventor due to the smoke.

"The cause of the fires is not currently known, and investigating officers are appealing for anyone with information which may assist to please get in touch.

"Information can be reported via 101 or through our website quoting log 869 of 5 April."

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