Fire crews tackle large moorland blaze in Cornwall

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Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Wadebridge, Bodmin, Padstow and St Columb were involved

About 25 firefighters tackled a large moorland blaze in Cornwall on Monday evening.

Five crews were called out to the fire at Rosenannon Downs near Wadebridge and said it was under control by 23:00 GMT.

Six major pumping appliances and a number of 4 by 4 vehicles transported equipment and crews from four different stations to tackle the blaze.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Wadebridge, Bodmin, Padstow and St Columb were involved.

The fire service said it received multiple reports about the blaze. In the past, several fires have damaged the area including in 2021 and in 2012.

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