Rakes, shovels, mathooks

Fire In Open

Great Bolas Telford

Station ground: Wellington

Sunday, 9 November, 2025 04:58

At 04:58 on Sunday, 9 November, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Telford.

2 fire appliances were mobilised from Hodnet and Wellington.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Rakes, shovels, mathooks
• Thermal imaging camera

Four large straw bails on fire which crews extinguished using two hose reel jets, multiple drag rakes and pitchforks.

The stop message was received at Sun, 11/09/2025 - 06:24

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

Fire In Open

Eco Park Road

Ludlow Business Park

Ludlow

Station ground: Ludlow

Tuesday, 21 October, 2025 18:12

At 18:12 on Tuesday, 21 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Ludlow.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Ludlow.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Rakes, shovels, mathooks

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.

3 piece suite of furniture alight on green land. Extinguished using 1 hosereel jet and drag rakes.

The stop message was received at Tue, 10/21/2025 - 18:36

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

Rowland Gate

Wellington

Station ground: Wellington

Tuesday, 21 October, 2025 00:48

At 00:48 on Tuesday, 21 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Wellington.

2 fire appliances were mobilised from Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Rakes, shovels, mathooks

Fire involving two recycling bins.

The stop message was received at Tue, 10/21/2025 - 01:04

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

Fire In Open

Woodside Avenue

Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Friday, 29 August, 2025 11:38

At 11:38 on Friday, 29 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Telford.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Telford Central.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Rakes, shovels, mathooks
• Thermal imaging camera

Fire within woodland measuring approx 5m x 5m.

The stop message was received at Fri, 08/29/2025 - 11:56

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

Fire In Open

Cardeston Ford

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Thursday, 28 August, 2025 20:08

At 20:08 on Thursday, 28 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Shrewsbury.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Shrewsbury.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Rakes, shovels, mathooks
• Thermal imaging camera

Fire involving discarded grass cuttings, crews used one hose reel jet, one high pressure lance, drag rakes and a thermal imaging camera to extinguish.

The stop message was received at Thu, 08/28/2025 - 21:02

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

Fire In Open

Nesscliffe Hill Nesscliffe

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Baschurch

Tuesday, 26 August, 2025 12:58

At 12:58 on Tuesday, 26 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Shrewsbury.

2 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Baschurch and Oswestry.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Knapsacks
• Rakes, shovels, mathooks

One camp fire 1m x 1m. Extinguished using knapsacks and shovels.

The stop message was received at Tue, 08/26/2025 - 13:52

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

Fire In Open

Upper Farmcote, Claverley

Station ground: Bridgnorth

Monday, 25 August, 2025 09:04

At 09:04 on Monday, 25 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Upper Farmcote, Claverley.

2 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Bridgnorth and Telford Central.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Rakes, shovels, mathooks

Deep-seated fire involving undergrowth extinguished using lance and drag rakes. Assistance also provided by Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service's Wombourne appliance

The stop message was received at Mon, 08/25/2025 - 09:50

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

Fire In Open

Guilden Down

Clun

Station ground: Clun

Wednesday, 20 August, 2025 12:59

At 12:59 on Wednesday, 20 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Clun.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Clun.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Rakes, shovels, mathooks

Small discarded bonfire in wooded area, extinguished with 45mm hose and one hose reel jet.

The stop message was received at Wed, 08/20/2025 - 13:55

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

Field Of Straw

Sutton Maddock Nr Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Monday, 11 August, 2025 22:26

At 22:26 on Monday, 11 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Field Of Straw in Nr Telford.

2 fire appliances including the Water Carrier were mobilised from Telford Central. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Rakes, shovels, mathooks

Approximately 30 bales of straw involved in fire within field of stubble. Crews have used two hose reel jets and drag rakes alongside one telehandler operated by the farm owner to extinguish the fire.

The stop message was received at Tue, 08/12/2025 - 00:45

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

Barn Fire

Corfton

Craven Arms

Station ground: Craven Arms

Thursday, 7 August, 2025 07:10

At 07:10 on Thursday, 7 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Barn Fire in Craven Arms.

3 fire appliances including the Light Pumping Unit and the Water Carrier were mobilised from Church Stretton, Craven Arms, Ludlow and Much Wenlock. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Rakes, shovels, mathooks
• Short extension ladder
• Thermal imaging camera

Incident involved 1 biomass boiler and approx 60 x 1 tonne of square bales alight, affecting roof timbers.

The stop message was received at Thu, 08/07/2025 - 09:59

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