Pictures capture efforts of eight fire crews tackling major field blaze near Shrewsbury

Pictures have shown the efforts of a number of Shropshire fire crews called out to tackle a major blaze in fields near Shrewsbury.

Amid sweltering temperatures Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Holyhead Road in Bicton, shortly after 4pm yesterday - Tuesday, July 7.

A total of eight crews were sent to tackle the incident from across the county.

The blaze involved 10 acres of stubble and two bailer vehicles.

The flames were damped down with three hose reel jets while crews wore breathing equipment, before a drone was launched to check for residual hot spots.

A social media post from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service shortly before 10pm said: “The field fire in the Bicton area of north Shrewsbury is now under control.

“Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and support while crews dealt with this incident.

“We are especially grateful to local residents and members of the public who avoided the area, allowing emergency vehicles to access the scene safely and enabling firefighters to work effectively.

“Although the incident is under control, some fire service resources will remain on scene for a period to extinguish remaining hotspots and ensure the area is safe.”