Two crews respond Ellesmere kitchen bin fire caused by 'discarded match'

Two fire crews were dispatched to the scene of a kitchen bin fire in Ellesmere.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were called to the scene of a small blaze in Lower Hordley at around 3.19pm today (June 17).

The incident was dealt with by crews from Baschurch and Ellesmere using a hosereel jet, small gear and a thermal imaging camera.

It was believed to have been caused accidentally after a match was improperly disposed of.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: “Small fire involving kitchen bin, accidentally caused by a discarded match that was believed to have been extinguished.”