Over 40 firefighters tackle large blaze at Mount Edgcumbe House
Smoke could be seen for miles.
Last updated 6th Feb 2025
Over 40 firefighters were on the scene of a large blaze in the vicinity of Mount Edgcumbe House yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 4th February).
Emergency services were called to the 16th-century manor house at around 4pm, requesting additional support from nearby stations.
They say, on arrival, the 'the roof was well alight'- no injuries have been reported.
Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park posted on Facebook saying: "Please could you be aware that following an incident today the Park will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday 5th February).
"Further information will follow in due course."
A spokesperson for Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service yesterday said: "Critical Control began receiving 999 calls at 16:08 reporting a residential fire in the area of Cremyll.
"One appliance from Torpoint and one appliance from Liskeard were immediately mobilised by our control operators, along with a wholetime officer for support.
"On arrival, crews reported the roof was well alight.
"Shortly after this, they made pumps 4 and also requested the assistance of the incident command unit from Launceston.
"Later on, a further request was made for additional support from an aerial ladder platform, incident command unit and operational support vehicle.
"In total, 40 fire service personnel from Torpoint, Liskeard, Saltash, St Austell and Launceston are in attendance, along with support from Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue’s Crownhill Fire Station.
"The fire is confined to the roof space of the property and firefighters are making good progress in extinguishing the fire."