FIREFIGHTERS attended an incident at a rural property near Truro last night.
Just before 10pm Critical Control received a 999 call stating that when the homeowners had returned to their property, it was full of smoke.
Appliances from Tolvaddon, Truro and a flexi duty office were mobilised to St Allen.
Crews used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire that was contained to a log basket adjacent to the solid fuel appliance.
A spokesman for the Fire Service said: "More than 80 per cent of all casualties occur as a result of fires in the home. The majority of these fires are accidental and could have been prevented by following a few simple measures which help to reduce the risks.
"Our aim is to help you protect your home from fire and explain the importance of fire safety. Some people are more vulnerable and at greater risk of having a fire in their home than others.
"Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety (CFRCS) Service have limited resources and where possible will give priority to carrying our free home fire safety checks in the homes of those that need it the most."
Vulnerable groups at greater risk to fire include:
elderly people
people who live alone
people with a disability or limiting condition
mental health
lone parents
smokers
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