Fire rips through holiday home near Oswestry

A holiday home was gutted by fire last night and resulted in three fire crews battling to put out the blaze.

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A report of the fire in Llansilin, near Oswestry came in around 10.20pm, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

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Picture Ellesmere Fire Station

Three crews from Ellesmere and Oswestry were joined by Mid and West Wales Fire Service who helped tackle the burning single storey wooden holiday let.

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The blaze in Oswestry last night (Picture: Oswestry Fire Station)

SFRS said the chalet, which was approximately 10 metres x 10 metres was “fully involved in fire”, but a spokesperson said all persons had been accounted for following the blaze.

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Picture Ellesmere Fire Station

The spokesperson said last night: “One holiday let was fully involved in the fire. Fortunately, all persons have been accounted for.

“Our fire crews are now returning to their home stations. Great work by all involved in ensuring the safety of the public!”

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