Fire service called after welding sparks set aprons alight at Madeley school

Two fire engines were sent to a Shropshire school after welding sparks in a workshop set a box of aprons alight.

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to Haberdashers' Abraham Darby in Ironbridge Road, Madeley at around 12.30pm on Thursday.

A spokesperson said the incident involved a "box of workshop aprons caused by a spark from welding work", however the spokesperson added that the fire was out on arrival and using a ventilation fan to clear the smoke, crews left just after 1pm. 

The school has been approached for further details.