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Helston shed fire leads to body discovery | Helston shed fire leads to body discovery |
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A body has been discovered in Cornwall following a fire in a shed close to a boating lake in a park. | A body has been discovered in Cornwall following a fire in a shed close to a boating lake in a park. |
The emergency services were called to the fire in Coronation Park, Helston, at around 23:20 GMT on Friday. | The emergency services were called to the fire in Coronation Park, Helston, at around 23:20 GMT on Friday. |
Cornwall Fire and Rescue service said the body was discovered after the fire was extinguished. | Cornwall Fire and Rescue service said the body was discovered after the fire was extinguished. |
Devon and Cornwall Police and the fire service are carrying out an investigation at the scene. No further information has been released. | Devon and Cornwall Police and the fire service are carrying out an investigation at the scene. No further information has been released. |
Tez Rees, a rough sleeper who had been in a shed nearby, attempted to rescue the victim. | |
He said: "The fire brigade pulled me out because I was determined to get him out. | |
"The poor fellow never had a chance." |
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