Shropshire Star

Firefighters called to bin fire in Telford caused by discarded cigarette

Firefighters used a bucket of water to cool down a bin in Wellington that was set on fire by a discarded cigarette.

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Crews were sent from Wellington Fire Station to Crown Street at around 11.37am after reports of a bin fire.

Upon arrival, the fire was out, but firefighters used a bucket of water to cool the bin and its contents.

The fire service said the bin fire was caused by a discarded cigarette. 

The incident was under control by 11.53am.