Firefighters called out after person tries to burn Christmas tree on barbecue in Telford
Firefighters were called out after someone tried to burn a Christmas tree on a barbecue.
The incident happened in Croft Gardens, Hadley, Telford this afternoon.
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The fire was out before the crew got there.
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At 3.58pm on Tuesday, February 17, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire in Telford.
“This was a false alarm with good intent. Fire was a Christmas tree being burnt in a BBQ. Out on arrival and no action by fire service personnel.”
One fire engine was sent to the scene from Wellington.
