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BBC News
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Large Plymouth diesel spill tackled by emergency services
About 500 litres (110 gallons) of diesel spilled onto a road in Plymouth from a tanker which had been and Somerset Fire Service said it was called out at 18:15 BST on Sunday to reports of the spillage on Lockyers said a crew from Greenbank managed to contain the leak with assistance at the scene coming from Cornwall Fire Service, South West Water (SWW) and Plymouth City Council.A statement from firefighters added about 250 litres (55 gallons) of diesel had entered a nearby sewer network, but risk assessments done by SWW deemed the amounts to be of low risk.
BBC News
27-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Solar fire tackled on rooftop near Newquay beach
Firefighters battled a solar panels blaze on a rooftop overlooking a Cornish Fire Service said it was called to reports of a solar panel system fire on a building in Island Crescent, near Towan Beach, Newquay, at about 12:20 BST on fire engines and an aerial ladder platform from Newquay were sent to the scene.A spokesperson said crews were able to "quickly secure" the area and the affected panel was removed by firefighters and an electrician.
BBC News
15-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Dog rescued from mud in Truro after falling off riverbank
A dos been rescued from mud in Cornwall after it fell off the side of a river Fire Service said it received calls just before 15:40 BST on Saturday of the incident in the Newham area of said the dog had fallen 4m (13ft) off a river bank onto tidal mud flats.A fire service spokesperson said two crews from Truro were sent to the scene and used a triple extension ladder to retrieve the dog, who did not sustain any injuries.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Firefighters tackle timber yard fire
Firefighters have tacked a blaze at a timber yard in north Cornwall. Cornwall Fire Service said the fire started in a pile of 1,000 tonnes of wood at the yard at Laneast, near Launceston, on Wednesday. Crews from Launceston, Liskeard, Bodmin, Callington, Delabole and Helots were involved. The service used a Foto kite to assess the scene and make tactical plans before the fire was brought under control. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Cornwall Fire and Rescue
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Dramatic moment campervan bursts into massive fireball in front of Easter getaway revellers in busy seaside town
THIS is the dramatic moment a campervan went up in flames in front of Easter getaway revellers in a busy seaside town. Two vehicles became engulfed in fire on a residential street in Porthleven, Cornwall, on Sunday. 4 This is the dramatic moment a campervan went up in flames Credit: Jam Press/Jody Knowles 4 The blaze started in a parked car next to it in Cornwall Credit: Jam Press/Jody Knowles The blaze started in a parked car before spreading to the camper next to it fanned by blustery winds. A vehicle parked behind it was also reported to have been badly melted. Photos shared on social media showed a plume of black smoke rising above the fishing port, which was busy with tourists. A local business owner said that it was her campervan that had been destroyed, according to the Falmouth Packet. She wrote on Facebook: "It was my campervan. A car on fire set my van on fire and melted car behind." Cornwall Fire Service said it received calls at about 3.40pm. A fire service spokesperson said crews from Helston and Penzance used two hose reels to extinguish the blaze. No-one was hurt in the fire. A full statement read: "Crews from Penzance and Helston are in attendance at a car fire which spread to a small campervan. "Firefighters are using two breathing apparatus and two hose reels to extinguish the fire. "There are no more details available on this incident." 4 Crews used two hose reels to extinguish the blaze Credit: Jam Press/Jody Knowles
