Cricket club damaged in Storm Goretti fire
BBCA cricket club has been damaged in a fire which started due to a suspected power surge during Storm Goretti.
Hayle Cricket Club chairman Paul Lello said the fire broke out due to a suspected power surge at the height of the storm.
The storm brought a rare red wind warning on Thursday night, and left widespread damage in its wake across the county.
Lello said there had already been an "overwhelming" amount of support from the local community.
A video, recorded by a CCTV camera at the club at 18:37 on Thursday 8 January, shows a bright flash of light, followed by what appears to be a fire starting in the clubhouse.
Lello said the concrete floors in the cricket club may have stopped the fire completely destroying the building.
He said the whole of the downstairs had been affected by the fire and was covered in a thick layer of soot.
The BBC has approached Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service for more information.
Lello said: "We put it out on socials, and you know the local community have been great, we've had overwhelming support...which is very heart-warming at this time to see.
"A big shout out to National Grid who were here working in the storm as well, they actually saw the fire and alerted Cornwall Fire and Rescue, who were very quick to come and put it out.
"We really appreciate their help and the time they took to respond."
Lello said he hoped the club could work with insurers to repair the damage to the clubhouse before the season starts in April.
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