FIREFIGHTERS dealt with a major blaze in Hayle earlier.

Crews were called to Harvey's Towans at around 10am, a spokesman for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said.

Around 40 firefighters were on the scene, at a commercial premises.

The spokesman said: "Appliances from Hayle, Tolvaddon, St Ives, St Just and Falmouth are in attendance, supported by three whole time officers.

"Breathing apparatus, hosereel jets and a thermal imaging camera are in use."

The fire is now out and crews have left the scene.