Conifer tree 'deliberately' set on fire next to homes in Wem
Firefighters say that a conifer tree was deliberately set on fire on Thursday evening.
One fire engine was scrambled from Wem Fire Station to Drawwell Lane in the town at 8.09pm, where the crew found the tree alight.
Firefighters used two hose reel jets to put out the flames.
Wem Fire Station later tweeted: "Unfortunately this fire has been started deliberately. If you have any information please contact West Mercia Police."
Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service control received its incident stop message at 8.51pm.
