A nearby pub had to be evacuated after fire ripped through a caravan park at St Day last night.

Firefighters from Tolvaddon were called to a fire involving two touring caravans, a shed, a fence, rubbish bins and a number of gas cylinders the caravan park at Vogue St Day.

The nearby Star Inn was evacuated and other residents told to remain in doors during the fire which started at around 3.09am. There were no reports of any casualties.

the electrics to the caravans was isolated and A 50 METRE CORDON was initially put in place to the gas cylinders involved.

The crews first used hose reels and two breathing apparatus to tackle the fire with further crews using two jets set in hydrants when they arrived.

The fire was out by 4.227am.

Cornwall Fire Control said: “Two appliances from Tolvaddon attended a fire that had spread and involved two touring caravans, shed, fence, rubbish bins and a number of gas cylinders.

“Crews initially used two hose reels and two breathing apparatus. On arrival of further crews two jets set into hydrants were used on the fire.

“Electrics to the caravans were isolated and a 50 cordon initially put in place due to gas cylinders involved.

“A nearby pub was evacuated and other residents were asked to remain in their properties. At 04:27 the fire was confirmed extinguished. At this time there are no further details available on this incident.”