Shropshire Star

Fire crew carries out 'full investigation' after chimney fire alert

Fire fighters rushed to report of a chimney fire in Hodnet on Friday evening.

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A crew was scrambled from Hodnet to Drayton Road in the town at 6.53pm and they used chimney rods, a and a thermal camera to deal with the incident.

A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service said it was a "chimney fire in an open fireplace which was out on arrival of crews."

They carried out a 'full investigation' using the thermal camera and and chimney rods. They also gave advice to the occupiers.

The fire service stop message was received at 7.54pm.