Fire In Open

Fire In Open

The Wrekin

Telford

Station ground: Wellington

Saturday, 9 August, 2025 21:16

At 21:16 on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Telford.

2 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit, the Incident Support Unit and the Water Carrier were mobilised from Baschurch, Bridgnorth, Newport, Telford Central and Tweedale. Operations, Principal and Specialist Advisor officers were in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Main jet

Also at the scene of the incident were: Telford and Wrekin Council.

Fire involving an area of trees and undergrowth on the Wrekin measuring approximately 20 meters by 15 meters. Crews have extinguished the fire using hose reel jets and main jets supplied by water from the water bowser. Assistance provided by local farmer and landowners. Fire service drone used to assess affected areas and thermal imaging cameras used to monitor temperatures. West Midlands Search and Rescue team alongside Telford & Wrekin Council have been in attendance to alert the public to hazards.

The stop message was received at Sun, 08/10/2025 - 12:07

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

Callow Crescent

Minsterley

Station ground: Minsterley

Saturday, 9 August, 2025 20:41

At 20:41 on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Minsterley.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Minsterley.

False alarm raised with good intent as a result of a controlled burn.

The stop message was received at Sat, 08/09/2025 - 20:52

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

Newhouse Lane

Pulverbatch

Station ground: Minsterley

Saturday, 9 August, 2025 18:15

At 18:15 on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Pulverbatch.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Minsterley.

False alarm raised with good intent as a result of a controlled burn.

The stop message was received at Sat, 08/09/2025 - 18:48

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

Roughton Bridgnorth

Station ground: Bridgnorth

Saturday, 9 August, 2025 16:49

At 16:49 on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Bridgnorth.

1 fire appliance including the Incident Support Unit was mobilised from Bridgnorth.

Reports of a bonfire which had spread to dry grass in fields. The fire was out on arrival of crews, but crews dampened down the surrounding area with a fogging unit from the Incident Support Unit.

The stop message was received at Sat, 08/09/2025 - 17:14

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

Fire In Open

Beatrice Gardens Whitchurch

Station ground: Whitchurch

Saturday, 9 August, 2025 16:23

At 16:23 on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Whitchurch.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Whitchurch.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Thermal imaging camera

Approximately 5 meters of confier trees affected by fire. Crews extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet and then checked for hot spots with a thermal imaging camera.

The stop message was received at Sat, 08/09/2025 - 16:37

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

Comer Wood Bridgnorth

Station ground: Bridgnorth

Saturday, 9 August, 2025 14:24

At 14:24 on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Bridgnorth.

1 fire appliance including the Incident Support Unit was mobilised from Bridgnorth.

Incident was a campfire left unattended, crews used fogging pumps, beaters and drag rakes to extinguish.

The stop message was received at Sat, 08/09/2025 - 15:32

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

Hollins Lane Whitchurch

Station ground: Whitchurch

Saturday, 9 August, 2025 13:10

At 13:10 on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Whitchurch .

3 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Hodnet, Wem and Whitchurch. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Electric Saws/Cutters
• Hosereel jet
• Thermal imaging camera

Fire involving approximately 100 meters of hedgerow caused by bonfire spreading. Crews have used four hose reel jets and fire fogging from the Incident Support Unit.

The stop message was received at Sat, 08/09/2025 - 15:40

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

Downemead Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Saturday, 9 August, 2025 10:23

At 10:23 on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Telford.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Telford Central.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet

Grass on fire which was extinguished by crews using a hose reel jet.

The stop message was received at Sat, 08/09/2025 - 10:44

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

Drakey Lane Wem

Station ground: Wem

Saturday, 9 August, 2025 10:06

At 10:06 on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Wem.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Wem.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Short extension ladder

Area of hedge on fire due to accidental spread from bonfire. Crews extinguished the fire using two hose reel jets.

The stop message was received at Sat, 08/09/2025 - 10:41

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

Tankerville Street

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Friday, 8 August, 2025 21:28

At 21:28 on Friday, 8 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Shrewsbury.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Shrewsbury. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet

Fire involving patio gas heater. Gas cylinder isolated by fire service personnel. Extinguished using one hose reel jet.

The stop message was received at Fri, 08/08/2025 - 21:43

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