Two more fires on moorland and nature reserve in Cornwall
Crews rushed to Cardinham Moor and Rosenannon Downs late on Friday night (12th February)
Last updated 13th Feb 2021
Firefighters have tackled two further gorse fires in the Duchy overnight.
One started at Cardinham Moor - the other at Rosenannon Downs.
Both areas have seen previous gorse fires last week.
On Friday, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service issued a warning that ‘elevated conditions’ could mean we would see more wildfires. Read more here.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service says access to both overnight blazes was difficult and they had to reach the scenes on foot.
"Crews from Bodmin and Lostwithiel attended this gorse fire measuring approximately 20m by 20m.
"The access was difficult and crews proceeded on foot. They used beaters to extinguish the fire".
They added: "A crew from Wadebridge and St Columb were mobilised to gorse on fire on the downs.
"The access was difficult and crews had to proceed on foot. They used beaters and hosereel to extinguish the fire".
Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service
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