Shropshire Star

Firefighters put out house fire caused by smoking paraphernalia in Whitchurch

Firefighters put out a small house fire caused by smoking paraphernalia in Whitchurch this morning.

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The incident happened in Alport Road shortly before 11am.

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A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “On Thursday, January 8, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a house fire in Whitchurch.

“Small house fire caused by smoking materials. Crews have extinguished the fire.”

One fire engine was sent to the scene from Whitchurch. An Operations officer was also in attendance.