Fire crews spent four hours battling the elements as high winds whipped up the flames and trees were set ablaze.
The blaze near Church Stretton. Photo: Church Stretton Fire Station
A number of 999 calls were made to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at just after 5pm on Tuesday reportingFirefighters were met with a large fire measuring approximately 400 sq m. They set to work damping down and checking the area for hotspots.The blaze near Church Stretton. Photo: Church Stretton Fire Station
Units were mobilised from Church Stretton, Baschurch, Craven Arms, Shrewsbury, Newport, Tweedale and Ludlow in what was described as a 'committed' effort from all involved. Thank you Shropshire Fire & Rescue! The fire in Cwmdale on to Nover's Hill covered a vast area in a short space of time. 4 hours were spent on scene with units from Church Stretton,
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