Police and firefighters called out to late-night Telford van blaze

The incident was called in to the emergency services shortly after midnight.

Police and firefighters were called out after a late-night blaze involving a flatbed van.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted to the incident, on Woodside Road in Ketley, Telford, at around 12.05am today (May 9).

One fire crew was sent to the scene, with West Mercia Police officers also in attendance.

The fire service said the blaze involved one van and that crews used a hosereel jet to tackle the incident.

A thermal imaging camera was also used for checks.

Comment Guidelines

Iconic Media encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.

Local news you can trust
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice