Shropshire Star

Van 'destroyed' in Telford fire in early hours of the morning

A van was “destroyed” in a fire in Telford in the early hours of this morning.

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The blaze happened at Oldcroft, Oakengates. A fire investigation officer was on the scene to try and piece together what happened.

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “At 1.17am on Monday, April 14, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire in Telford.

“One van was destroyed by fire. Crews used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire and checked for hot spots using a thermal imaging camera.

One fire engine from Telford Central was sent to the scene.