Shropshire Star

Fire brigade called to Shrewsbury pub after kitchen fire

Firefighters were called to a Shrewsbury pub this morning after a fire involving one of the ovens in the kitchen.

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The incident happened at The Beacon in Copthorne Road, Shrewsbury, a pub which is popular with families and football fans.

Nobody was hurt and the pub will be open as usual today, according to a member of staff.

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “At 9.13am on Sunday, March 23, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a property fire in Shrewsbury.

“Small fire involving a gas oven which was out on arrival. Crews carried out a thorough investigation using a thermal imaging camera.”

Two fire engines were sent to the scene from Shrewsbury and an operations officer was in attendance.