Van destroyed by 3am fire in south Shropshire village

Firefighters say the van was “fully involved in fire”.

A large van was destroyed in a fire in the early hours of today (April 29).

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Longville in the Dale, between Church Stretton and Much Wenlock, at around 3.50am after reports of a vehicle fire.

Firefighters from Much Wenlock Fire Station were sent to the scene. Upon arrival crews found one large van “fully involved in fire”.

The fire service said the team extinguished the blaze using jets and wearing breathing apparatus.

West Mercia Police officers also attended. The force has been approached for more information.

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