139639

Smoke In Area

Liverpool Road
Whitchurch

Station ground: Whitchurch

Tuesday, 12 August, 2025 13:05

At 13:05 on Tuesday, 12 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Smoke In Area in Whitchurch.

2 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Whitchurch.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Hosereel jet

Incident involved one unattended bonfire approx. 3m x 3m. Crews extinguished using one hose reel jet and one fogging unit from the incident support unit.

The stop message was received at Tue, 08/12/2025 - 14:11

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.