Live: Large fire breaks out in Penryn as residents told to keep windows closed

The cause of the fire is not yet known. No one is believed to have been injured in the fire.

Emergency services have been contacted for more information.

As of 5:42 a.m., several fire crews remain at the scene to monitor hot spots. A statement from the fire department said:

Crews are still monitoring hot spots.

Roads in the Ponsharden area will be closed until further notice due to appliances, crews and machinery on the motorway.

Devon and Cornwall Police are also in attendance.

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Devon and Cornwall Police are also in attendance this morning. The force has warned locals to keep their windows closed as a significant amount of smoke is billowing from the fire.

A statement from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said at least seven fire engines were called to the scene of the fire this morning. Upon arrival, firefighters found an industrial building on the “well-lit” site.

Critical Control received a call at 12:08 a.m. for a fire in a commercial building.

On arrival the building was well lit, Falmouth crews made 5 pumps and one aerial ladder platform.

Additional crews from Tolvaddon, Helston, Newquay, Truro Community Fire Stations were mobilized to assist, two officers were mobilized and specialist vehicles were also mobilized from Perranporth and St Just Community Fire Stations.

Crews have now reduced the scale to 3 pumpers and will continue to monitor the incident throughout the night.

Road and traffic monitoring site Inrix reports:

A39 FALMOUTH ROAD – PENRYN – BOTH DIRECTIONS – CORNWALL

A39 Falmouth Road closed in both directions, heavy traffic due to building fire at Ponsharden Boatyard from Hillhead roundabout to Parade North.