Patrols are carried out as another big gorse fire breaks out on the Lizard
People are being urged to avoid the area at Ruan Major
Last updated 8th Mar 2021
Another big gorse fire has broken out on the Lizard peninsula.
Fire crews are urging people to avoid the area at Ruan Major.
The A3083 had to be closed and three major appliances were called to the scene.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that patrols will continue in the area for other gorse fires.
"There are currently three major appliances and a 4x4 vehicle along with a whole time officer in attendance at a large gorse fire on the Lizard Peninsula. The A3083 is currently closed in the area of Ruan Major. Please avoid the area if you can."
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
They added: "Crews have extinguished the fire in the area of Ruan Major. The road will shortly be re opening. Fire crews are continuing to patrol the area for other gorse fires at this time."
The flames have now been put out and the road is set to reopen shortly.
"The A3083 in both directions closed, slow traffic due to serious fire and smoke blowing across the road between the B3296 Mullion Turn-Off (Mullion) and Ruan Major (Ruan Major).
"There was a large Gorse Fire, which has since been extinguished. The road will shortly be re-opening."
Inrix Traffic and Travel
It comes after a separate blaze broke out in the Mullion area on Sunday afternoon.
Crews were called to the Predannick area and found 150 metres of gorse well alight.
Firefighters used beaters and allowed the fire to burn to natural breaks.