Firefighters tackle one acre of burnt field in Market Drayton

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting the incident in Eaton Upon Tern, Market Drayton, at around 9:16pm yesterday (Friday, July 11). 

Two fire engines were dispatched from Market Drayton and Wellington fire stations. 

Upon arrival, crews found a fire involving around one-acre of burnt field and hedgerow.

Firefighters used two extended hosereel jets and drag rakes to extinguish the fire. 

The incident was declared under control by 10:10pm.