From BBC news 22/04/10
Firefighters in Cornwall have tackled three big gorse fires overnight, all of which are thought to be suspicious.
The county's fire brigade were called out to the blazes at St Breward, Portkellis and Goss Moor.
Crews from Delabole, Camborne, Helston and St Dennis used water jets and beaters to put the fire out out.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has dealt with about 90 gorse fires since February - two thirds are thought to have been started deliberately.
A gorse fire at Pensilva on Tuesday night, which had a 50m (165ft) front, is also being investigated as suspected arson.
Devon and Cornwall Police said not only do gorse fires threaten wildlife and property, they can keep crews away from potentially life-threatening situations.
"This is mindless destruction which might have very serious consequences," a police spokesman said.
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