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Firefighters called to blaze in Ludlow nursing home

Firefighters were called to a blaze in a nursing home in Ludlow.

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting the incident in Four Rivers Nursing Home, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, just after 5pm yesterday (Wednesday, June 18). 

The fire started in a nursing home in Ludlow. Photo: Google
The fire started in a nursing home in Ludlow. Photo: Google

Three fire engines were dispatched from Craven Arms and Ludlow stations. 

Upon arrival, firefighters found a blaze involving a toaster in the kitchen. 

Crews used a covering jet and hosereel jet while wearing breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. 

The incident concluded at 5:25pm.