Families Lose Everything in Overnight Fire on Launceston Outskirts
A devastating house fire in Launceston has destroyed multiple homes, triggering a massive emergency response from fire crews across Cornwall and Devon in the early hours of Saturday, 11 May 2025.
At 1:48am, both appliances from Launceston Community Fire Station were mobilised following reports of a residential blaze. Upon arrival, firefighters escalated the situation to a make pumps 4 incident, prompting assistance from Delabole and Bodmin %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% crews.
Shortly after, the incident was further escalated to make pumps 6, with Liskeard and Holsworthy %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% in, along with an Aerial Ladder Platform from Crownhill, BA support from St Austell, and a water carrier from Liskeard.
Firefighters Praise Public Support – Residents Safe but Homes Lost
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"This was a major incident with a huge emergency response," Launceston %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% Station said in a statement. "A devastating outcome for the occupants of the properties who have %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% all their belongings, but most importantly, everyone is safe."
Padstow %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% Station will remain on site throughout the day to monitor hotspots and dampen down the affected area.
Community Appeal: Clothing and Support Needed
Locals are rallying around the affected families, with %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% for clothing and essentials:
- Boys’ clothing (age 5)
- Boys' trainers (adult size 5)
- %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%%‘ clothing (age 8/9)
- Women's clothing (size 18)
- Men's clothing (size small)
Drop-off location:
New Market Inn, 1 %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% Hill, Launceston, PL15 9BA
A GoFundMe page has also been set up to %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%%:
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Mutual Aid and Praise for Fire Services
Bude Community %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_11%% stepped in to cover Launceston during the incident and responded to additional calls in the region. Firefighters across %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_12%% for their support, calling the response “heartwarming.
How You Can Help
If you'd like to support the affected families:
- Donate clothing or essentials at New Market Inn
- Contribute to the GoFundMe appeal
- Share the appeal on social %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_13%% to spread awareness
