FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a barn fire near Mabe after receiving numerous calls from the public just before 4pm today.

On arrival at Antron Lane, between College Reservoir and Argal Reservoir, fire crews found a barn well alight and requested further resources.

Further appliances from Truro and Tolvaddon attended, also in attendance were the water carrier from Helston and support resources from St Just and St Austell.

The fire involves a barn measuring 20 by 30 metres containing 150 bales and farm machinery.

In the last half an hour a further appliance from Truro has arrived at the scene, after the roof of the building is believed to have collapsed.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using main jets at the scene, ground monitors are in use attempting to extinguish the fire.

There are unconfirmed reports that police are talking to a man near Mabe in connection with the incident.