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One person treated for smoke inhalation after fire in Newport hotel room

A person has been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a hotel in Newport.

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Fire service personnel at the Swan in Newport

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a fire in one of the hotel rooms at The Swan Inn, in Newport at just before 2pm on Monday.

Two fire engines were sent from Newport and Wellington and a spokesperson for the fire service confirmed that the fire is under control.

One male is being treated for smoke inhalation, and ambulance and police personnel are also on scene.