Firefighters rush to early hours house fire in Bishop's Castle

Firefighters were called to a house after a fuse box caught fire in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, February 13).

By Nick Humphreys

Published 4 hours ago

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The incident happened in Corporation Street, Bishop's Castle.

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said “advice was given” to the occupier, and crews used a dry powder extinguisher and small gear to deal with the fire.

He said: “At 2.51am on Thursday, February 13, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a property fire in Bishop's Castle.

“Small fire in external fuse box. Crews extinguished using dry powder extinguisher and small gear. Advice given to occupier.”

Two fire engines from Bishops Castle and Clun were sent to the scene as well as an operations officer. A utility company was also in attendance.