145271

Car Fire

A49 Chatford
Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Thursday, 12 February, 2026 17:52


At 17:52 on Thursday, 12 February, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Car Fire in Shrewsbury .

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Shrewsbury.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Breathing Apparatus (BA)
  • Cutters/Spreaders
  • Hosereel jet
  • Thermal imaging camera

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.

One hatchback vehicle on fire. Crews extinguished using 2 hosereel jets and 2 breathing apparatus. Thermal imaging camera and holmatro cutting equipment also in use. Police also in attendance and A49 currently closed whilst incident is being dealt with.

The stop message was received at Thu, 02/12/2026 - 18:26

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.