UPDATE: Road is clear but the cafe is destroyed. More to come

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Popular quayside cafe destroyed by fire as owners set up for the day

Drivers are being urged to avoid Commercial Road in Penryn due to an ongoing incident.

According to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) crews from Falmouth and Truro are attending a fire at a café on Commercial Road.

A large amount of smoke is covering the carriageway and motorists are being urged to stay away if possible.

In a statement on Twitter, a fire spokesperson said: “We are currently in attendance at a fire involving a café on Commercial Road, Penryn.

“Two crews from Falmouth CFRS are in attendance.

“Please avoid Commercial Road if possible due to large amounts of smoke covering the carriageway.”

A statement on its website has been released. It reads: “At 07.42 fire control received the first of multiple 999 calls reporting a fire at a café on Commercial Road, Penryn.

 

“Two appliances from Falmouth Fire Station were mobilised with a Wholetime Station Manager from Truro.

“On arrival, crews found the building to be 100% involved in fire.

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“Two firefighters in breathing apparatus were committed under rapid deployment to prevent escalation of the incident and stop fire spreading to adjacent buildings.

“On arrival of the second appliance, a total of four firefighters were committed using breathing apparatus. In total 2 hose reel jets, 1 safety jet and 1 covering jet were used. Crews requested assistance from Devon & Cornwall Police and National Grid to help safely resolve the incident.

“ The cause is undetermined at this time and a full fire investigation will be carried out by specialist officers tomorrow.

The Packet will update you when more information becomes available.