Firefighters tackle large bonfire measuring 10 metres in Shrewsbury
Reports of a huge fire in the open
Firefighters were called to tackle a large bonfire measuring approximately 10 metres by five metres in Shrewsbury on Tuesday afternoon (3 November).
One fire appliance from Shrewsbury Fire Station was mobilised to Battlefield, Shrewsbury Road, at around 4.41pm following reports of a fire in the open.
On arrival, crews found a large bonfire measuring approximately 10 metres by five metres.
Firefighters worked to reduce the size of the bonfire and extinguish the perimeter using a hose reel jet and small gear.
Advice was also given at the scene.
The incident was dealt with by crews from Shrewsbury Fire Station.
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