Thermal imaging camera
Shed Fire
Stanwardine
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Baschurch
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026 19:05
At 19:05 on Tuesday, 20 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Shed Fire in Shrewsbury.
1 fire appliance was mobilised.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Hosereel jet
- Small gear
- Thermal imaging camera
This incident was a small fire in a woodchip boiler room, crews used 1 hosereel jet, the thermal imaging camera and small tools to extinguish the fire.
The stop message was received at Tue, 01/20/2026 - 20:10
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Chimney Fire
Railway Terrace
Ellesmere
Station ground: Ellesmere
Saturday, 17 January, 2026 20:57
At 20:57 on Saturday, 17 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Chimney Fire in Ellesmere.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Ellesmere.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Chimney rods
- Short extension ladder
- Small gear
- Thermal imaging camera
Chimney fire which crews extinguished using chimney rods and small gear. Crews used a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots.
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Viscount Bridgeman Court
Oswestry
Station ground: Oswestry
Saturday, 17 January, 2026 20:57
At 20:57 on Saturday, 17 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Oswestry.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Baschurch and Oswestry.
Attending crews used the following equipment:
This incident was a false alarm due to an unknown fault. Thorough investigation carried out using a thermal imaging camera.
The stop message was received at Sat, 01/17/2026 - 21:20
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Property Fire
Wood Lane
Ellesmere
Station ground: Ellesmere
Saturday, 17 January, 2026 08:16
At 08:16 on Saturday, 17 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Ellesmere.
4 fire appliances were mobilised from Baschurch, Ellesmere, Wem and Whitchurch. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Covering jet
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
Fire involving one small biomass incinerator, fuel being removed and dampened down.
The stop message was received at Sat, 01/17/2026 - 10:41
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Smell Of Burning
Oakfield Close
St Martins
Oswestry
Station ground: Ellesmere
Friday, 16 January, 2026 01:03
At 01:03 on Friday, 16 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Smell Of Burning in Oswestry.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Ellesmere.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Hosereel jet
- Rakes, shovels, mathooks
- Thermal imaging camera
This incident involved a large unattended bonfire. Crews used one hose reel jet and drag rakes to extinguish the fire.
The stop message was received at Fri, 01/16/2026 - 01:53
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Winifreds Drive
Telford
Station ground: Wellington
Thursday, 15 January, 2026 06:09
At 06:09 on Thursday, 15 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Telford.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Wellington.
Attending crews used the following equipment:
This incident was a false alarm due to an unknown cause. Thorough inspection of property carried out using a thermal imaging camera.
The stop message was received at Thu, 01/15/2026 - 06:29
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
House Fire
Boningale Avenue
Telford
Station ground: Telford Central
Sunday, 11 January, 2026 17:21
At 17:21 on Sunday, 11 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as House Fire in Telford.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Telford. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Hosereel jet
- Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Thermal imaging camera
Kitchen fire involving cooker in a domestic bungalow.
The stop message was received at Sun, 01/11/2026 - 17:54
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Chimney Fire
Dorricott Drive
Baschurch
Station ground: Baschurch
Thursday, 8 January, 2026 13:28
At 13:28 on Thursday, 8 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Chimney Fire in Baschurch.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Baschurch.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Small gear
- Thermal imaging camera
Reports of possible chimney fire, crews investigated using thermal imaging camera and small tools.
The stop message was received at Thu, 01/08/2026 - 14:15
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Smell Of Burning
Claremont Bank
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Monday, 5 January, 2026 17:44
At 17:44 on Monday, 5 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Smell Of Burning in Shrewsbury.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Shrewsbury.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Thermal imaging camera
This incident was a false alarm good intent.
The stop message was received at Mon, 01/05/2026 - 18:02
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Smell Of Burning
St. Michaels Street
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Monday, 5 January, 2026 14:31
At 14:31 on Monday, 5 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Smell Of Burning in Shrewsbury.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Shrewsbury.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Thermal imaging camera
Thorough inspection carried out using thermal imaging camera, with nothing found.
The stop message was received at Mon, 01/05/2026 - 15:23
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.




