Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has warned householders to beware of "cold callers" trying to sell smoke alarms on the doorstep.
One company from Staffordshire is being investigated by trading standards for selling battery powered smoke...
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4th March, 2010
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to an address in School Road, Donnington at 11.34pm on Wednesday 24th February. A bottle containing flammable liquid had been thrown at the front of the house, causing damage to the front door.
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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a barn fire at Wootton Farm, Quatt near Bridgnorth at 2:24pm Wednesday 3rd March.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are working with West Mercia Police to investigate the cause of the...
3rd March, 2010
The county’s newly appointed Deputy Chief Fire Officer John Redmond has vowed to maintain the high standards at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service which have seen fires fall to a record low due to successful fire prevention initiatives.
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2nd March, 2010
Firefighters from Tweedale were called to a report of a car fire at The Royal British Legion Club, Station Road, Dawley at 10.45pm on Sunday 28th February.
It is believed that a flammable liquid was used to set fire to the Renault Espace...
18th February, 2010
The county's fire crime officer today appealed for information after a pet cat was found dead after a double arson attack on an Oswestry block of flats.
The family cat was found curled up on a sofa which had been deliberately set on fire...
10th February, 2010
National Chip Week has the backing of Shropshire firefighters who are urging people to get a portion of our favourite food from the chippy or takeaway instead of cooking at home after a night out.
Fire crews are aiming their fire safety...
4th February, 2010
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has won a top EU award for its excellent road safety work.
It was recognised as the best institution among those signing up to the European Road Safety Charter for innovative and successful schemes in the...
4th February, 2010
Get a smoke alarm and test it weekly – that is the stark advice from Shropshire firefighters to avoid dying from toxic smoke in a house fire.
Just two to three breaths of toxic smoke and "you're unconscious," warned community fire safety...
4th February, 2010
Children playing on an iced-up Shropshire canal, including riding their bikes, have prompted police to repeat warnings to stay off frozen lakes and waterways.
The latest incident happened around 1pm yesterday (Tuesday) when youngsters were...
