Police are investigating a deliberate attempt to set an Oswestry home on fire while four people were inside.
A senior detective appealed for information to help identify the arsonists following the incident at a house in Maple Court...
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6th May, 2011
Shropshire company bosses are being urged to attend an open day at their local fire station to get important information about their legal obligations for fire safety at business premises.
A series of two hour workshops are being held...
28th April, 2011
West Mercia Police have launched an investigation into arson attacks on seven cars during the early hours of today (27th April). Three further incidents of criminal damage to vehicles and a burglary are also being linked.
The first...
28th April, 2011
At 11.46pm on Wednesday 27th April, firefighters were called to a report of a vehicle fire at a unit on Halesfield 14, Telford.
Two skip lorries were completely destroyed by fire. The fires are being treated as suspicious and Shropshire...
27th April, 2011
Volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have won a major award for their charity efforts in aid of Bulgarian orphans.
The ten strong group of firefighters, councillors and a control room operator raised more than £3,000 for...
11th April, 2011
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are asking residents to be vigilant in the Sutton Hill area of Telford following several fires involving wheelie bins, recycling bins and bushes.
The first incident was reported at 9:46pm on Sunday 10th...
8th April, 2011
A driver training scheme aimed at saving the lives of young Shropshire drivers is being re-launched by county firefighters.
Advanced driver training techniques aim to equip young motorists with the skills to avoid a crash and stay safe on...
24th March, 2011
Firefighters who were “tested to the limit” when they rescued elderly residents in a serious fire at a Shropshire care home were praised for their efforts which led to everyone getting out alive.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer John Redmond also...
24th March, 2011
Firefighters wore chemical protection suits to investigate a leaking drum spilled from the boot of a car which ended up on its roof after a crash in a simulated training exercise involving many of Shropshire’s emergency services.
They...
22nd March, 2011
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are asking residents to be vigilant in the Hollinswood area of Telford following several rubbish fires and a wheelie bin fire.
Crews from Telford central were called out to a rubbish fire in an underpass...
