NewsUK NewsCornwallLIVEUpdated 1 min agoDevon and Cornwall Police, coastguard and the ambulance service have all been seen at Fistral Beach in Newquay, with a helicopter circling the areaBlue lights spotted near the beachThere has been a major incident at a popular beach in Cornwall with multiple emergency services now at the scene.Police, coastguard and the ambulance service have been seen at Fistral Beach in Newquay since last night. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) confirmed two lifeboats were deployed yesterday at around 9.30pm.Witnesses described seeing up to nine emergency vehicles at the beach, with a rescue helicopter also circling overhead, CornwallLive reports. No official statement has yet been made regarding the nature of the incident.Follow below for live updates‌View PostToday08:26 BSTWhere is Fistral Beach?Fistral Beach in Newquay is known as "the home of British surfing", with all big UK surf competitions, including Boardmasters Surf Championships, taking place there.This is due to its consistent waves and ideal surfing conditions, which include "powerful, hollow waves" regularly reaching heights of between 6 and 8 feet.Visit Cornwall states: "The golden sands, wild Atlantic swells and consistent crashing waves of Fistral Beach have gained it prominence over the years as the home of British surfing, whilst its high cliffs, rolling sand dunes, and dramatic headlands are recognised for their outstanding beauty."Today08:17 BSTHM Coastguard statementThe latest statement from HM Coastguard reads: "HM Coastguard has been responding to an incident in the South Fistral area, Newquay, overnight."First informed at around 9.30pm (26 July), Coastguard Rescue Teams from Newquay, Padstow and St Agnes, lifeboats from Newquay RNLI and an HM Coastguard helicopter were sent to the scene, alongside other emergency services."Today08:14 BSTGood morningGood morning and thank you for joining our live coverage of this incident.We will bring you updates as soon as we have them.A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police told the Mirror that HM Coastguard has primacy on this incident.‌