Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service can confirm the incident in Whitchurch is now under control and has been left with Shropshire Council.
The Service was called to Shropshire Union Canal near Drawbridge, Chemistry, at 4.22am yesterday (Monday) to reports of a canal breach. This structural damage led to the beaching of four boats and the evacuation of 15 residents.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Marc Millward said: "We are pleased to confirm the more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is currently responding to a major incident in the Whitchurch area following a significant breach of the Shropshire Union Canal near Drawbridge, Chemistry, Whitchurch.
At about 4:22am, Fire Control received reports of a canal bank collapse with large volumes of water escaping into surrounding land. Crews form Whitchurch, Prees, Shrewsbury, Newport, Albrighton and Telford attended.
Three boats had been caught in a more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is proud to celebrate the success of our community partner, Telford Community Basketball CIC, which has been named the national winner of the Positive Impact Award at the 2025 Growing Business Awards in London.
This award recognises organisations making a real difference in people’s lives, and Telford Community Basketball CIC stood out for its commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and positive pathways for all ages. Through basketball, the group brings more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public to take extra caution with electricals following two serious fires over the weekend.
Crews were first called to a fire in a property in Ditherington, Shrewsbury at around 1pm on Saturday 29th November. A fire investigation was carried out and found the blaze was caused by an incompatible charger connected to a segway.
Similarly, at around 1.15pm in Woodside, Telford crews attended another fire invlolving damaged more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging residents across the county to take a few simple steps to protect their homes from electrical fires. In 2024, there were over 1,140 accidental electrical fires across England — that’s an average of three every single day, many caused by everyday appliances like washing machines and tumble dryers.
We want to help you stay current and stay safe. Here’s how:
Statement from Chief Fire officer Simon Hardiman.
"It is with deep sadness that we confirm the tragic passing of serving Firefighter Chris Short on Sunday, 17 August whilst off duty.
"Our sincerest condolences and thoughts are with Chris’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We kindly ask that their privacy is respected as they grieve.
"This is a profoundly devastating loss for everyone at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, especially for more
This World Drowning Prevention Day, agencies across West Mercia are uniting, alongside the families of those affected by drowning to promote water safety and prevent further tragedies.
The Home and Dry campaign is backed a number of partners including West Mercia Police, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, West Mercia Search and Rescue, RLSS UK, RNLI and Severn Trent.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Burton as the Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO).
Sam is an experienced officer having worked in West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service on secondment before joining SFRS as an Assistant Chief Fire Officer in June 2024.
She has been acting as DCFO for the past 12 months and has considerable strategic and operational experience particularly around the more
Statement from CFO
Chief Fire Officer Simon Hardiman said: "I am appalled that a number of our stations have been broken into over the past few weeks and as a result lifesaving equipment was stolen and damage to property occurred.”
"Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident for us and other Fire and Rescue Services across the country have reported similar incidents.”
“We are heightening our security measures even further, with support from West Mercia Police. more
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