Falmouth boat builder’s statement after a large fire broke out at the site

Boat building company Cockwells has issued a statement following a large fire at one of its sites in Cornwall this morning, Thursday 16 May. In their statement, they confirm that a fire broke out at the manufacturing facility at the former Vospers site just after midnight.

No one was injured in the incident. They confirm the fire is out, hot spots are being monitored by firefighters and damage is being assessed.

Cockwells Modern and Classic Boatbuilding Ltd is based at Mylor Creek Boatyard but also operates from two satellite locations at Ponsharden between Falmouth and Penryn.

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Cockwells managing director Dean Short said: “We are extremely grateful to the fire crews who attended and the quick action of all the emergency services. We will now work with the relevant authorities to determine the cause of the fire and will issue further communications when more is known.”

Firefighters from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service were called to the large fire in Falmouth at 12.08pm today. At least seven fire engines were dispatched to the scene to battle the industrial fire.

At 5:42 a.m., crews scaled back their efforts and let a team from Falmouth Fire monitor hot spots. The cause of the fire is not known at this time, but a spokesman for Cornwall Fire and Rescue said an investigation would take place later today.

Police officers from Devon and Cornwall were also called to assist fire crews. The A39 Falmouth road was closed for several hours while the fire was extinguished. Police also advised residents to close windows and doors as “significant smoke” was coming from the fire. Our live blog here has all the latest updates.

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