Shropshire Star

Fire in Wellington: Firefighters called to put out blaze involving pile of rubbish

Firefighters had to put out a fire involving a pile of rubbish in Wellington on Christmas Eve.

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The fire, near Regent Street, covered an area of about two square metres.

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A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesperson said: “At 4.54pm on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire in Wellington.

“Fire measuring approx two meters squared containing rubbish was extinguished by crews using a hose reel jet and drag rakes.”

One fire engine was sent to the scene from Wellington.