Police attended as firefighters had to use breathing devices and multiple hoses to tackle the blaze
The incident occurred on the A39 at Perranarworthal
Police and firefighters were called to a main road in Cornwall after a car was “fully engulfed” in flames today (Sunday, January 4). The incident happened shortly before 10am on the A39 at Perranarworthal.
A crew from Truro Fire Station was called to battle the fire. The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze with the help of breathing gear and two hoses. The service said the incident was left in the hands of police.
“Fire Control received multiple calls to this incident where a car was fully engulfed in fire,” Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said.
“One appliance from Truro Fire Station attended and used two breathing apparatus and two hosereel to extinguish the fire. The police attended the incident for traffic management.
“The fire was extinguished and the incident was left in the hands of the police. There are no further details for this incident.”
Devon and Cornwall Police has been contacted for comment.
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