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Nesting birds lead to fire crews being called to Shrewsbury

The fire service had to be called to a property in Shrewsbury on Sunday after birds decided to nest in a flue to a boiler.

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to Petton in Burlton on Sunday night at around 6.30pm following reports of a house fire.

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After sending two fire engines from Baschurch and Ellesmere, the fire crew discovered the incident had been caused by a birds nest.

A spokesperson said: "A fire involving flue of boiler believed to be caused by a birds nest".

The incident was declared over at 6.50pm.