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Camper van blaze tackled by fire crews

The camper van on fireImage source, Launceston Community Fire Station
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Due to the remote location of the blaze, the fire service sent a water carrier

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A camper van blaze has been tackled by firefighters on Bodmin Moor.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire crews to the Bolventor area of the A30, near the Jamaica Inn, at 02:06 BST.

On arrival, firefighters found a 25ft (8m) camper van "well alight", the service said.

A water carrier was sent due to the remote location, it added.

Image source, Launceston Community Fire Station
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Firefighters wore breathing apparatus as they tackled the fire

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "Two appliances from Launceston and Bodmin and a water carrier from Wadebridge attended a call to a large camper van circa 25ft long on fire."

Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters put the blaze out, they added.

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