New photographs reveal scorched landscape after large Telford grass fire
Five fire engines were sent to the scene on Sunday
Photographs have revealed the damage left behind by a large grass fire in Telford.
Several fire engines were sent to the scene of a large grass fire off Riddings Close in Ketley at around 2.50pm on Sunday (August 23).
Firefighters from across Shropshire rushed to the scene, where the fire reportedly stretched across 100 metres of land.
A spokesperson for Wellington Fire Station said: “This incident involved a large amount of grass alight in Ketley, that was only accessible by a footpath.
“Crews used an extended hose reel jet, beaters, and fogging units to deal with the fire.
“Crews from Bridgnorth Fire Station, Tweedale Fire Station, and Red Watch Telford were also in attendance, along with West Mercia Police.”
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