Fire crews from Redruth and Camborne were called to a shed fire in the West Tolgus area just after 7pm on Wednesday after multiple calls to fire control.
The fire service said: "On arrival an extra appliance was requested and Helston were mobilised.
"A large quantity of tyres were involved and crews used two breathing apparatus and two hosereels to extinguish the fire. Arson was suspected."
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