Fire crews called to barn fire near Oswestry

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a barn near Oswestry.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a fire at Wigmarsh, West Felton, at 5.50pm on Tuesday (June 24).

Three fire engines were sent to the scene.

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The fire service said the incident involved one "small area" of grass.

Fire crews used equipment including a thermal image camera and a hose reel jet to help extinguish the flames.

The 'stop message', indicating the incident is under control, was received at 5.53pm.

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