Dry powder extinguisher
Fire
Children's World
Stafford Road
Newport
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Thursday, 3 July, 2025 11:03
At 11:03 on Thursday, 3 July, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire in Newport.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Wellington.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Dry powder extinguisher
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
Crews found 1 small kitchen fire, crews used 1 x hosereel jet, dry power and thermal imaging camera to put the fire out.
The stop message was received at Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:22
Most kitchen fires occur when people are distracted or leave things unattended.
- Never use a toaster under a shelf or kitchen cupboard - pull it out from under the cupboard when in use.
- Don't hang wet or damp tea towels on the cooker to dry.
- Dirty grill pans and ovens cause fires. Help keep them clean.
- When using a microwave read the cooking instructions carefully, ensure you don't put in any metal objects.
- Kettles can cause serious burns from the steam, make sure you don't lean over the kettle when it'.s boiling.
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
House Fire
New Park Road
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Tuesday, 1 July, 2025 00:09
At 00:09 on Tuesday, 1 July, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as House Fire in Shrewsbury.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Shrewsbury and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Dry powder extinguisher
- Hosereel jet
Small fire involving a washing machine in a residential flat, found to be out upon arrival of Fire Service personnel.
The stop message was received at Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:25
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Property Fire
Grocers Close
Lawley
Telford
Station ground: Wellington
Tuesday, 24 June, 2025 18:17
At 18:17 on Tuesday, 24 June, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Telford .
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Telford Central and Tweedale. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Dry powder extinguisher
Electric oven plug on fire within the kitchen.
The stop message was received at Tue, 06/24/2025 - 18:27
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Property Fire
High Street
Dawley
Station ground: Tweedale
Monday, 19 May, 2025 14:42
At 14:42 on Monday, 19 May, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Dawley.
3 fire appliances were mobilised from Telford Central and Tweedale. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Dry powder extinguisher
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
Fire involving a tumble dryer.
The stop message was received at Mon, 05/19/2025 - 16:44
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Fire In Open
Harlescott Lane
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Friday, 16 May, 2025 19:22
At 19:22 on Friday, 16 May, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Shrewsbury.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Shrewsbury.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Dry powder extinguisher
Also at the scene of the incident were: a utility company.
This incident involved an electric cable within trench on fire, crews used a dry powder extinguisher.
The stop message was received at Fri, 05/16/2025 - 21:14
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Car Fire
A5 Westbound
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Friday, 7 March, 2025 12:11
At 12:11 on Friday, 7 March, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Car Fire in Shrewsbury.
3 fire appliances were mobilised from Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Dry powder extinguisher
- Hosereel jet
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency and the Police.
One car fully alight on the westbound carriageway of the A5. Extinguished using 2 breathing apparatus', 2 hose reel jets, Foam and one dry powder extinguisher.
The stop message was received at Fri, 03/07/2025 - 12:38
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
House Fire Persons Reported
Albert Road
Wellington
Station ground: Wellington
Sunday, 23 February, 2025 09:52
At 09:52 on Sunday, 23 February, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as House Fire Persons Reported in Wellington.
3 fire appliances were mobilised from Telford Central and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Dry powder extinguisher
Also at the scene of the incident were: a utility company.
Fire involving underground electrical cables external to properties, all persons accounted for
The stop message was received at Sun, 02/23/2025 - 11:56
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Property Fire
Corporation Street
Bishops Castle
Station ground: Bishops Castle
Thursday, 13 February, 2025 02:51
At 02:51 on Thursday, 13 February, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Bishops Castle.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Bishops Castle and Clun. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Dry powder extinguisher
- Small gear
Also at the scene of the incident were: a utility company.
Small fire in external fuse box. Crews extinguished using dry powder extinguisher and small gear. Advice given to occupier.
The stop message was received at Thu, 02/13/2025 - 03:34
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
RTC Making Safe
A49 Lee Brockhurst
Shrewsbury
Saturday, 7 December, 2024 16:50
At 16:50 on Saturday, 7 December, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a Road Traffic Collision had taken place in Shrewsbury.
2 fire appliances including the Rescue Tender were mobilised from Wellington and Wem.
Crews used the following equipment to deal with the incident:
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.
Fallen tree which has hit a vehicle and damaged power cables. Crews conducted traffic management and extinguished car affected by fire using extinguisher. Crews have left incident in care of police for road closure and Scottish Power notified of power cables and requested to attend as soon as possible.
The stop message was received at Sat, 12/07/2024 - 18:34
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Electricity Cable
The Lye
Morville
Bridgnorth
Station ground: Bridgnorth
Saturday, 7 December, 2024 17:59
At 17:59 on Saturday, 7 December, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Electricity Cable in Bridgnorth.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Bridgnorth.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Dry powder extinguisher
Electricity cable which fell and came to rest in hedge. Crews monitored area and made the area safe. Crews stood by with dry powder extinguisher due to some visible flames. Area has been cordoned off until National Grid attend.
The stop message was received at Sat, 12/07/2024 - 19:26
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
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