Police investigating after suspicious fire at derelict building in Helston

Devon and Cornwall Police said its believed the fire was started deliberately

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 22nd Oct 2025

Police are investigating after a derelict building in Helston caught fire yesterday (October 21).

Officers were called at 11.30am yesterday (October 21) by the fire service who were on scene at the property in Church Hill.

No-one was injured in the incident.

Devon and Cornwall Police said its believed the fire was started deliberately and the incident is being treated as arson.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 50250242404.

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