138530

Fire In Open

Cockshutt
Ellesmere

Station ground: Ellesmere

Friday, 11 July, 2025 12:36

At 12:36 on Friday, 11 July, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Ellesmere.

1 fire appliance was mobilised.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Hosereel jet
  • Thermal imaging camera

This was an out of control bonfire which had spread to a nearby field, crews used 1 hosereel jet and a thermal imaging camera.

The stop message was received at Fri, 07/11/2025 - 13:05

Build bonfires well clear of buildings and never use flammable liquids to start the fire. Before you light the bonfire, check that children and animals are not hiding inside and are a safe distance away. Don't leave bonfires unattended. Don't light bonfires in unsuitable weather conditions.

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.