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House Fire Persons Reported

Cricket Meadow
Bridgnorth

Station ground: Bridgnorth

Sunday, 3 December, 2017 08:20


At 08:20 on Sunday, 3 December, 2017, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as House Fire Persons Reported in Bridgnorth.

3 fire appliances were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock and Tweedale. Operations and Fire Investigation officers were in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Breathing Apparatus (BA)

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Land Ambulance Service and the Police.

At 08:20 hrs on Sunday 3rd December 2017 Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call from a neighbouring property reporting a house fire at Cricket Meadow, Bridgnorth and they believed the resident was inside the property. Three fire appliances were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock and Tweedale, along with an Operations Commander and Fire Investigation Officer. The first crew arrived at 08:26 and could hear smoke detectors operating. Firefighters wearing Breathing Apparatus entered the building and found that the fire had self extinguished, however tragically one person was found deceased within the property. A joint investigation with West Mercia Police is taking place, however, at this time the fire is not thought to be suspicious. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service would urge any members of the public who have concerns regarding fire safety matters in their home to contact 01743 260200 for advice.

The stop message was received at Sun, 12/03/2017 - 08:20

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