Arson investigation after van is torched

“For 15 years Kris had been living with secondary breast cancer. She hasn’t lost a battle, she wasn’t in a fight and she certainly wouldn’t want you to see her death as tragic. She was simply living. She was 38 and died with fulfilment and a heart full of love.

“Kris’ family have one request – for peace and privacy to allow them the time and space needed to process Kris’ death. We would like to thank our community for your love and messages of support and kindly ask that you respect the family’s wishes at this time.

“Please remember the amazing life Kris led and the things she achieved, but above all else honour her memory by checking your chest ... it could just save your life.”

It signed off with a quote from Kris herself: “Trust your body, believe in hope, leave room for miracles”. »» AN arson investigation has been launched after a van fire during the early hours of Sunday.

Multiple 999 calls were made reporting a van on fire in Trevarthian Road in St Austell at about 2.50am.

One fire crew from St Austell was sent to the scene.

A statement from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters, some wearing breathing apparatus, used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.

“Arson is suspected as the cause of the fire and Devon and Cornwall Police have been informed. Cornwall Council’s highways department also attended to clear up a fuel spillage and broken glass that was a hazard to pedestrians on a main route into town.

“If anyone has information as to who may have started this fire, please contact Devon and Cornwall Police, quoting log number 142 of May 5.”