Vehicle destroyed in late-night fire near Wem
A vehicle was destroyed in a fire near Wem late last night.
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The incident happened in Horton at around 11.37pm.
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as ‘car fire’ in Wem.
“This incident was one vehicle 100% involved in fire.
“Crews used the thermal imaging camera, two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.”
One fire engine was sent to the scene.
