Danger delays investigation into huge Telford industrial fire
The cause of the fire that ripped through an industrial building in Telford is still not known.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service say investigations are ongoing following the blaze on Halesfield 7, Telford which started just after 1am on Wednesday.
Work to establish the cause may take longer than normal due to the building, which is thought to have contained electrical items, being too dangerous to enter.
Around 70 firefighters and officers from across Shropshire and further afield battled the blaze at its peak, with crews remaining on scene overnight.
There was also a presence by fire crews throughout Wednesday to dampen down hotspots.
It is believed the building, which is now destroyed, was being used as a storage facility.
Station manager Alec Thomas said: "We are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire at Halesfield 7, in Telford.
"The fire was already well developed when the service was called and took a significant amount of time and resources to tackle.
"A full fire investigation is underway.
"We believe the unit contained various electrical items but until the structure is safe to enter there will be a delay in ascertaining the cause of the fire."
