Agricultural building fire in Tintagel believed to be arson

Police have been made aware

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 20th Apr 2023

A fire at an agricultural building in Cornwall is believed to be arson.

Teams were called to the scene in Tintagel at around 6.11pm yesterday evening (Wednesday 19 April).

A spokesperson for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: "Appliances from Wadebridge, Bodmin and Delabole were mobilised to this incident.

"Due to limited water supplies in the area, the water carrier from Wadebridge was also mobilised.

"On arrival, a fire was located within a 10 x 10 metre agricultural building involving straw bales and a trailer.

"Two firefighters in breathing apparatus used two main jets to extinguish the fire, along with the help of a local farmer and their telehandler.

"The fire was believed to be arson. Devon & Cornwall Police have been made aware."

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