Devon and Cornwall Police have declared a major incident following a series of moorland fires near Bolventor, resulting in the closure of the eastbound A30.

Road Closures and Disruption

Police have confirmed that they are assisting fire crews in the area with temporary road closures as they tackle multiple fires on the moorland. The A30 eastbound is currently shut, and it is expected that the closure may remain in place for some time.

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes as emergency services work to manage the situation.

Police Statement

In a statement released on social media, a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:

“We are currently assisting our fire colleagues with temporary road closures on the A30 in the Bolventor area while they deal with a number of fires on moorland. The carriageway may remain closed for some time.”

Public Safety Appeal

Motorists and residents are advised to stay clear of the area to allow emergency services to work efficiently and ensure public safety. Local authorities are coordinating efforts to monitor and manage the fires.

Advice to Motorists

• Follow local news updates for information on reopening.
• Use alternative routes to avoid congestion.
• Follow police and traffic updates on social media.

Further updates will follow as the situation develops.