Shropshire firefighters battle undergrowth blaze on hottest day of the year
Firefighters battled a roaring blaze after a day of hot weather.
These pictures show the scene at Hinsley Mill Lane, in Market Drayton, on Friday night, where crews were called to deal with a fire involving deep-seated undergrowth.
Market Drayton Fire Station said on social media: "Mobilised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at 10.34pm Friday to fire in the open in Market Drayton. Deep-seated fire involving undergrowth, timber and small trees. 1 x extended high pressure hose reel. Water supplemented from hydrant seven lengths away. #WarmWork #heatwaveuk."
It comes after hot weather on Friday, with temperatures soaring above 27C in some parts of the county.
