Firefighters tackle open fire in Telford

Firefighters were called to a fire in Telford this afternoon. 

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting the incident in Sutton Hill, Telford, at 5:03pm today (Monday, March 31). 

Firefighters from Telford Central found approximately 10 square metres of grassland alight. 

London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the blaze in Hayes
Firefighters were called out to Telford this afternoon. Photo: PA

They used buckets of water and knapsacks to extinguish the fire. 

The incident concluded at 5:20pm. 

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