96507

Incident Date

28/08/2021

Incident Time

12:33

Number of Appliances

4

Officers in Attendance

Operations, Fire Investigation, Principal

Stations

Bridgnorth, Craven Arms, Hodnet, Newport, Shrewsbury

Agencies

Police

Incident Types

Barn Fire

Special Appliances

Light Pumping Unit, Water Carrier, Welfare Unit

Station Grounds

Baschurch

Details

Fire Crews from Shrewsbury and Hodnet were mobilised to a serious Barn fire in Baschurch, 12:33hrs (28/08/2021), supported by specialist resources from Bridgnorth, Craven Arms and Command Officers.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, a person was declared deceased at the scene.

Group Manager Lee Baker said: “We are working closely with West Mercia Police to determine the circumstances of the fire and what led to the tragic event.
Our gratitude goes out to those that supported the emergency services and thoughts are with those affected at this difficult time.”