Shropshire Star

Fire crews rush to tumble dryer fire in Shrewsbury

A fire in a tumble dryer led to an emergency call in Shrewsbury.

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Two fire crews from Telford and Shrewsbury were scrambled to Trinity Street at 5.37pm on Saturday to reports of a property fire.

When they arrived on the scene they found a tumble dryer fire that was out on arrival.

But a spokesman for Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service said: "Crews have removed tumble dryer from outbuilding and utility electrics have been isolated. Thermal imaging camera used to check for any hot spots."

It was reported to be all over at just after 6pm.