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LGV Fire

Castlefarm Interchange
Shifnal

Station ground: Telford Central

Thursday, 19 June, 2025 15:08

At 15:08 on Thursday, 19 June, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as LGV Fire in Shifnal.

3 fire appliances were mobilised from Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Breathing Apparatus (BA)
  • Hosereel jet

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency and the Police.

Small fire involving brakes of heavy goods vehicle. Crews used 2 breathing apparatus and 1 hose reel jet to extinguish fire.

The stop message was received at Thu, 06/19/2025 - 15:32

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

Car Fire

M54 Junction 6 Westbound Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Friday, 30 May, 2025 16:38

At 16:38 on Friday, 30 May, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Car Fire in Telford.

3 fire appliances were mobilised from Telford Central and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Breathing Apparatus (BA)
  • Hosereel jet

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency and the Police.

One saloon vehicle involved in fire. Crews extinguished using hosereel jets. The vehicle has been made electrically safe and highways are arranging recovery of the vehicle.

The stop message was received at Fri, 05/30/2025 - 17:13

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

Car Fire

A5 Westbound Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Friday, 7 March, 2025 12:11

At 12:11 on Friday, 7 March, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Car Fire in Shrewsbury.

3 fire appliances were mobilised from Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Breathing Apparatus (BA)
  • Dry powder extinguisher
  • Hosereel jet

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency and the Police.

One car fully alight on the westbound carriageway of the A5. Extinguished using 2 breathing apparatus', 2 hose reel jets, Foam and one dry powder extinguisher.

The stop message was received at Fri, 03/07/2025 - 12:38

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

Fuel Leak/Spillage Small

Castle Farm Way Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Monday, 3 March, 2025 12:05

At 12:05 on Monday, 3 March, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Fuel Leak/Spillage Small in Telford.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Telford.

Attending crews used the following equipment:

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency.

Ruptured fuel tank of car in layby. Crews used an environmental grab pack to stem the fuel. Crews used a hose reel jet to wash away affected area of layby and highway. Highways have been contacted to attend.

The stop message was received at Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:24

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

Car Fire

M54 Eastbound J3 - J2 Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Thursday, 27 February, 2025 09:58

At 09:58 on Thursday, 27 February, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Car Fire in Telford.

2 fire appliances were mobilised from Albrighton and Tweedale.

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency.

Reports of car on fire. This was discovered to be a false alarm caused by electrical fault. Nothing in use.

The stop message was received at Thu, 02/27/2025 - 10:18

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

LGV Fire

A458 Halfway House
Shrewsbury

Station ground: Minsterley

Tuesday, 31 December, 2024 12:24

At 12:24 on Tuesday, 31 December, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as LGV Fire in Shrewsbury.

2 fire appliances were mobilised from Minsterley and Shrewsbury. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Thermal imaging camera

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency and the Police.

Coolant leak from engine of tractor causing ignition. Fire out upon Fire Service arrival.

The stop message was received at Tue, 12/31/2024 - 12:55

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

Fuel Leak/Spillage Small

Heath Road Whitchurch

Station ground: Whitchurch

Sunday, 29 December, 2024 12:38

At 12:38 on Sunday, 29 December, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Fuel Leak/Spillage Small in Whitchurch.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Whitchurch.

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency.

Small fuel leak from private saloon vehicle from fuel line pump. Fire Service personnel relocated vehicle to a safe position until it is recovered. Highways have been contacted to clear fuel spill on road.

The stop message was received at Sun, 12/29/2024 - 12:58

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

Fuel Leak/Spillage Small

Sundorne Road
Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Tuesday, 24 December, 2024 13:44

At 13:44 on Tuesday, 24 December, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Fuel Leak/Spillage Small in Shrewsbury.

4 fire appliances including the Environmental Protection Unit and the Prime Mover were mobilised from Shrewsbury and Tweedale.

Attending crews used the following equipment:

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency, the Police and Shropshire Council.

Fuel leak from vehicle. Fuel absorbed using environmental grab packs and environment pod utilised.

The stop message was received at Tue, 12/24/2024 - 14:55

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

Electricity Cable

Brownsbrook
Whixhall
Whitc

Station ground: Prees

Saturday, 7 December, 2024 20:39

At 20:39 on Saturday, 7 December, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Electricity Cable in Whitc.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Wem.

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency and a utility company.

Report of tree which had fallen down onto electricity cables. Crews unable to carry out any action and have requested highways to attend to clear road and Scottish Power have also been requested to attend.

The stop message was received at Sat, 12/07/2024 - 21:19

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

Fuel Leak/Spillage Small

Rushey Lane Albrighton

Station ground: Albrighton

Saturday, 7 December, 2024 23:55

At 23:55 on Saturday, 7 December, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Fuel Leak/Spillage Small in Albrighton .

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Albrighton.

Attending crews used the following equipment:

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Environment Agency and the Highways Agency.

Large tree fallen onto Kerosene tank which had split the tank causing approx 1000 liters of fuel to spill onto the roads and into the drains. Crews used environmental grab pack to block drains and absorbent pads to soak up remaining liquid. Tank is no longer leaking and highways and environment agency have been requested to attend.

The stop message was received at Sun, 12/08/2024 - 00:47

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

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