TWO people are being treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a Camborne hotel on Wendnesday, December 11.

Following reports of a small electrical fire at the hotel, the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service were called out to tackle the blaze at around 10.30pm. The hotel staff undertook evacuation procedures.

Crews from South West Ambulance Service were also present to attend to the two casualties who were being treated for smoke inhalation.

A spokesperson from the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: “Critical Control received a call to a small electrical fire at a hotel. At the time of the call staff were able to confirm that the building evacuation procedure was being followed.

“Crews from Tolvaddon and an Officer were mobilised and used two breathing apparatus, 1 hose reel, TIC and a co2 extinguisher to put out the fire. South West Ambulance Service attended to treat two casualties for smoke inhalation.”