Shropshire Star

Firefighters rush to tackle open fire in Church Stretton

Firefighters were called to an open fire in Church Stretton this evening. 

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting the incident in Cwms Lane, Church Stretton, at 5:10pm today (Friday, March 21). 

Two crews including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Oswestry.

The fire started in Cwms Lane, Church Stretton, this evening. Photo: Google
The fire started in Cwms Lane, Church Stretton, this evening. Photo: Google

Upon arrival, the firefighters found approximately five square metres of gorse alight

Crews used a hosereel jet and rakes, shovels and mathooks to tackle the blaze. 

The incident concluded at 6pm.