Pub evacuated after fire involving caravans and gas cylinders
Firefighters tackled the blaze in the early hours of this morning (22 May)
A pub was evacuated in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday 22 May) after a fire broke out nearby.
Two fire engines attended the blaze in Vogue, St Day, shortly after 3.00am, which involved two touring caravans, shed, fence, rubbish bins and a number of gas cylinders.
A 50m cordon was initially put in place due to the gas cylinders involved, with residents asked to stay inside their properties.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: "Two appliances from Tolvaddon attended a fire that had spread and involved two touring caravans, shed, fence, rubbish bins and a number of gas cylinders.
"Crews initially used two hose reels and two breathing apparatus. On arrival of further crews two jets set into hydrants were used on the fire.
"Electrics to the caravans were isolated and a 50 cordon initially put in place due to gas cylinders involved.
"A nearby pub was evacuated and other residents were asked to remain in their properties.
"At 04:27 the fire was confirmed extinguished. At this time there are no further details available on this incident."