Cornwall experienced a series of extreme weather events, including a serious fire in West Looe, where six appliances were deployed and the A387 was closed, and significant flooding across the region following continuous rain. The Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service was engaged in multiple flooding rescues and reported that all individuals affected by the fire in Looe were safe. The flooding, exacerbated by torrential rain, led to motorists being rescued from their vehicles and caused substantial damage to homes in West Looe and businesses in Mawgan Porth. Nick Benett, the landlord of the Merrymoor Inn, documented the flooding in Mawgan Porth. Efforts to clean up Mawgan Porth are underway, with concerns about readiness for the upcoming Easter. The events have been attributed to the impact of El Niño, which is causing a particularly wet spring in Cornwall.
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Mawgan Porth clean up under way after shops and hall flooded https://t.co/qoUAEhZNas
This is the scene in #MawganPorth after last night's flash flooding. Some businesses have told @CButlerBBC they're worried they won't be cleaned up and reopened in time for #Easter The full story with @Skentelbery - listen here - https://t.co/GyXf93icQs @BBCSpotlight https://t.co/Jtp1zyFqig
Families' homes damaged by major fire in West Looe https://t.co/DrkqXbx323
A day of continuous rain brought serious flooding to Mawgan Porth late last night. #Cornwall Nick Benett, landlord of the Merrymoor Inn did this video diary of events. https://t.co/qwJBLz9XV8
Motorists rescued from flooded vehicles after heavy rain in Cornwall https://t.co/fNDKNPABe2
It’s been a busy night for @CornwallFRS with multiple flooding rescues after the torrential rain last night And the serious fire in #Looe - all reported safe How’s things your way this morning? All the news and travel updates you need with @CornishKennedy right now https://t.co/xxvtdm0ycs
There’s a serious fire in West #Looe tonight. @CornwallFRS says six appliances on scene. The A387 closed. Hope everyone is safe More with @CornishKennedy at Breakfast https://t.co/AKwrXtkIel