Shropshire Star

Firefighters rush to tackle property fire in Shifnal caused by unattended cooking

Firefighters have rushed to battle a property fire in Shifnal.

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The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting the incident in Greenfields, Shifnal, at 11.36am today (Tuesday, July 8). 

Two fire engines were dispatched from Telford Central and Wellington stations, with an operations officer in attendance too. 

A firefighter tests equipment at London Fire Brigade
Firefighters rushed to property fire in Shifnal this morning. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA

Upon arrival, crews found a blaze involving burnt cooking left unattended. 

Firefighters used a lock breaker before using a positive pressure ventilation fan to clear the smoke.