Firefighters rushed to a huge blaze in the open on major 'A' road near Much Wenlock
Firefighters rushed to a fire in the open near Much Wenlock.
By Geha Pandey
Published
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting the incident at A458 between Harley to Cressage, near Much Wenlock, at around 6:26pm yesterday (Friday, July 11).
Two fire engines were dispatched from Much Wenlock and Shrewsbury fire stations with the incident support unit. An operations officer was also in attendance.
Upon arrival, crews found a large field of 100m by 200m of hay and bails on fire.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze using extended hosereel jets and beaters.
The incident was declared under control by 6:55pm.
