Investigations remain into suspected arson - after Goonhilly gorse fire
Fire crews were called out in a major response to a gorse fire in Cornwall over the weekend
Investigations continue this afternoon - after fire crews were called to a gorse fire over the weekend.
They have confirmed they are looking into suspected arson, following the incident in Goonhilly.
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The incident was triggered at around 14:50 on Saturday afternoon (16 March).
St Keverne Fire Station reported: "Shout at 14:50 to a fire in the open.
"Crews were faced with a long walk out to the fire ground so made excellent use of our 4x4 pickups to carry crews out to the fire and to make great use of the wildfire lance.
"This incident included 2 major appliances and 2 4X4 vehicles."
In a statement, Cornwall Fire and Rescue confirmed: "Three appliances attended this incident. One from St Keverne, one from Mullion and one from Helston along with two 4x4 vehicles and a wholetime officer.
"Firefighters extinguished the fire totalling approximately 50 acres in size using beaters.
"The fire is now extinguished and the cause is believed to be arson, the Police have been informed.
"There are no further details for this incident."