Shropshire Star

Emergency crews rush to property in Shrewsbury after fire involving electrical box

Firefighters were called to a property in Shrewsbury after an electrical box caught fire.

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At around 2.17pm, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) received reports of a property fire on Sutton Road.

Two appliances were mobilised from Shrewsbury Fire Station. An Operations Officer also attended the scene.

Crews used a dry powder extinguisher to extinguish the fire which involved an electrical box on the outside of the property.

Reports from the fire service said a utility company was also in attendance to assist with managing the electrical hazard.

No injuries were reported. The fire was under control by 2.30pm.