Firefighters tackle JCB fire in historic Ironbridge Gorge

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) received a report of a vehicle fire on Buildwas Road in Ironbridge at around 10.30pm on Saturday (August 16). 

Two crews were sent to the scene from Much Wenlock and Tweedale fire stations. 

A spokesperson for the SFRS said the fire involved "one JCB" and crews used a jet to extinguish the blaze. 

After the fire was out, the team used a thermal imaging camera to check the vehicle for hotspots.

The stop message, which indicates the scene was under control, was received at 11.05pm.