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Fire crews battle tractor fire near Bridgnorth

A tractor was engulfed in flames near Bridgnorth, though nobody was injured.

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The fire in Upton Cressett was reported at about 4.30pm on Wednesday.

A statement from Bridgnorth's firefighters said: "Both the major appliance and 4x4 support vehicle attended the fire which was on the outskirts of the town.

"On arrival the officer in charge quickly deployed two firefighters in breathing apparatus and two hosereel jets to control and extinguish the fire.

"Thankfully the machine was located in the open, away from buildings and animals, and no one was injured.

"Additional water was required from the Much Wenlock appliance before the fire was fully extinguished."

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