In pictures: Mini destroyed in north Shropshire blaze that spread to nearby field

Firefighters have shared photographs from the scene of a car fire in north Shropshire on Tuesday afternoon.

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was dispatched to Irelands Cross, near Woore, at around 5pm on Tuesday (July 21) following reports of a vehicle fire.

Crews from Market Drayton were sent to the scene, along with a team of Cheshire firefighters from Audlem Fire Station.

On route, firefighters reported seeing a “large column of black smoke from some distance away”.

A spokesperson from Market Drayton Fire Station said: “On arrival, firefighters discovered a Mini Countryman that was fully involved in fire.

“The blaze had also spread to approximately 10 metres of hedgerow and around 20 square metres of cut grass within an adjacent field.

“Six firefighters wearing breathing apparatus, using three high-pressure hose reel jets, were immediately committed to tackle the fire.

“The fire was brought under control within approximately five minutes of the crews arriving on scene.

“Firefighters remained at the incident for around one hour to fully extinguish the fire, damp down the affected area, and check for any remaining hotspots.”

The B5026 between Market Drayton and Woore was closed at Irelands Cross while emergency services dealt with the incident.

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed there were no injuries and the incident is believe to have been caused by a mechanical defect within the vehicle's engine compartment.