Shropshire Star

Fire service called out to blaze in Telford home garden caused by a poorly discarded cigarette

Firefighters rushed to an open fire caused by a cigarette in Telford overnight.

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting the incident in Long Leasow, Woodside, Telford, at 1:25am (Saturday, June 22). 

The service dispatched one fire engine from Telford Central fire station.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue received a call reporting the incident in Whitchurch this afternoon. Photo: Jamie Ricketts
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended to the blaze. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Upon arrival, the firefighters found the fire in the rear garden rubbish bin of the property, which has been caused by a poorly discarded cigarette. 

The fire was said to have spread to the door - and crews used a hosereel jet and thermal imaging camera to extinguish the blaze. 

The incident was under control just before 2am.