Multiple fire crews tackle 'large fire' involving building at Shifnal Industrial Estate
Multiple fire crews have tackled a "large fire" at building on an industrial estate in Shifnal.
Firefighters remain at the scene at the Shifnal Industrial Estate this morning following a fire involving a single-storey building.
The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SRFS) said the blaze has been brought under control, with crews continuing to work to ensure it does not spread to nearby buildings.
A cordon was in place around the industrial estate on Thursday morning, preventing members of the public from approaching the scene while emergency crews continued their work.
At around 4.49am (December 18), SRFS contrrol received a call reporting a "large fire" at a premises.
Six fire crews, including the incident command unit and light pumping unit, were sent from Albrighton, Telford, Tweedale and Wellington fire stations.
Operations and safety officers also attended the scene to coordinate the emergency response.
The fire service confirmed a fire involving a single-storey building had been brought under control.
By 8.05am, the number of crews at the scene had been reduced to two. A long hose line was used to pump water to the scene to support firefighting efforts.
A spokesperson said: "There was a fire involving a single storey building.
"Crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using hose reel jets.
"Two fire crews are still at the scene. They are making sure it doesn't spread to any other buildings."
