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In pictures: Shropshire firefighters finish tackling Wrekin blaze wth the help of local farms and landowers

Firefighters have finished tackling a blaze at one of the Shropshire's most popular beauty spots.

By Dominic Robertson
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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Crews had been dealing with the incident on the Wrekin this morning - Sunday, August 10.

It came after initial reports of the blaze late last night.

Firefighters set up equipment at the top of the Wrekin to deal with the incident. Picture: Amber Watch Wellington
Firefighters set up equipment at the top of the Wrekin to deal with the incident. Picture: Amber Watch Wellington

While crews have been at the scene the fire service had asked people not to visit the Wrekin.

They had voiced concerns about the danger to the public of the fire spreading, and from vehicles being used to ferry water along the main route to the site.

Firefighters have been dealing with the blaze at the popular Shropshire beauty spot.
People were advised to avoid the area while the incident was ongoing.

In an update on social media at around 12.30pm , Telford & Wrekin Council said: "Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the fire on The Wrekin is now out.

Firefighters have been dealing with the blaze on the Wrekin.
A number of fire crews were sent to the scene of the incident.

"Crews will be leaving the site shortly and spot checks will continue throughout the day to ensure the area remains safe."

Amber Watch Wellington said local farmers and landowners had helped tackle the incident. Picture: Amber Watch Wellington
Amber Watch Wellington said local farmers and landowners had helped tackle the incident. Picture: Amber Watch Wellington

The crews had attended the incident early this morning, with firefighters dispatched from Baschurch, Bridgnorth, Twedale, Wellington, Shrewsbury, Newport and Ludlow.

Crews at the scene are carrying out assessments for hotspots with a drone. Picture: SFRS Craig Jackson on X
Crews at the scene carrying out assessments for hotspots with a drone. Picture: SFRS Craig Jackson on X

A number of 4x4 vehicles were also sent to the scene to carry water up and down The Wrekin.

Firefighters have been at the incident on the Wrekin since Saturday evening. People have been asked to avoid the area while they use the main access route to ferry water to the site. Picture: SFRS Craig Jackson on X.
Firefighters attended the incident on the Wrekin on Saturday evening. People were asked to avoid the area while they use the main access route to ferry water to the site. Picture: SFRS Craig Jackson on X.

An update from the Amber Watch Wellington social media page said the fire had involved an area of trees and undergrowth measuring approximately 20 meters by 15 meters.

A number of fire crews were sent to the scene. Picture: Amber Watch Wellington.
A number of fire crews were sent to the scene. Picture: Amber Watch Wellington.

It added: "Crews have extinguished the fire using hose reel jets and main jets supplied by water from the water bowser."

Equipment at the top of the Wrekin. Picture: Amber Watch Wellington
Equipment at the top of the Wrekin. Picture: Amber Watch Wellington

The crew said that assistance was provided by a local farmer and landowners, while the fire service used its own drone to assess affected areas, along with thermal imaging cameras to monitor temperatures.

Special vehicles were used to take equipment to the top of the hill. Picture: Amber Watch Wellington.
Special vehicles were used to take equipment to the top of the hill. Picture: Amber Watch Wellington.

West Mercia Search & Rescue team attended alongside Telford & Wrekin Council to alert the public.

The Amber Watch personally thanked the Raby Estates for its support, saying: "Big thankyou to Raby Shropshire for using their tractor and water bowser to refill our dam that was set up at the top. Your assistance was greatly appreciated!"