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Fly-tipped items reportedly 'set on fire' on Shropshire road

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service tackled a blaze at a flytipping site last night (Monday, February 3)

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Firefighters tackled a fire which reportedly involved fly-tipped items on a road in Shifnal on Monday night.

A fire crew from Tweedale Station rushed to Stanton Road in Shifnal on Monday after receiving reports of fly-tipped items having been "set on fire". 

According to Shropshire Fire and Rescue, the incident happened around 9.20pm close to Lamledge Lane.

Stanton Road, Shifnal. Photo: Google
Stanton Road, Shifnal. Photo: Google

The incident log claims that the crew used a hose reel jet and drag racks to tackle the blaze, and a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots. 

The stop message, which indicates the scene was under control, was received at 9.42pm.

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