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Lightning strike causes house fire in Telford
By Emma Walker
Published 27th Aug 2026, 06:11 BST
Updated 27th Aug 2026, 10:36 BST
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A house fire in Telford was caused by a lightning strike, fire crews have confirmed.
Two appliances from Tweedale and Wellington stations were called to Edith Close at around 7.26pm on Wednesday, August 26.
Crews extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet and two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. A 9m ladder was also used to inspect the roof space and remove loose tiles.
More to follow.
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