One person has died and a number of people evacuated after a fire in Shrewsbury in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 27 January).
Emergency services were called at around 3.30am to a fire inside a ground floor flat in Castle Street...
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23rd December, 2025
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service can confirm the incident in Whitchurch is now under control and has been left with Shropshire Council.
The Service was called to Shropshire Union Canal near Drawbridge, Chemistry, at 4.22am...
22nd December, 2025
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is currently responding to a major incident in the Whitchurch area following a significant breach of the Shropshire Union Canal near Drawbridge, Chemistry, Whitchurch.
At about 4:22am, Fire...
11th December, 2025
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is proud to celebrate the success of our community partner, Telford Community Basketball CIC, which has been named the national winner of the Positive Impact Award at the 2025 Growing Business Awards in London...
2nd December, 2025
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public to take extra caution with electricals following two serious fires over the weekend.
Crews were first called to a fire in a property in Ditherington, Shrewsbury at around 1pm on...
3rd November, 2025
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging residents across the county to take a few simple steps to protect their homes from electrical fires. In 2024, there were over 1,140 accidental electrical fires across England — that’s an average...
18th August, 2025
Statement from Chief Fire officer Simon Hardiman.
"It is with deep sadness that we confirm the tragic passing of serving Firefighter Chris Short on Sunday, 17 August whilst off duty.
"Our sincerest condolences and thoughts are...
25th July, 2025
This World Drowning Prevention Day, agencies across West Mercia are uniting, alongside the families of those affected by drowning to promote water safety and prevent further tragedies.
The Home and Dry campaign is backed a number...
9th July, 2025
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Burton as the Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO).
Sam is an experienced officer having worked in West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service and Oxfordshire Fire...
4th July, 2025
Statement from CFO
Chief Fire Officer Simon Hardiman said: "I am appalled that a number of our stations have been broken into over the past few weeks and as a result lifesaving equipment was stolen and damage to property occurred.” ...
