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Shropshire Firefighters Thank Public After Huge Woodland Blaze
16 Aug
Summary
- Firefighters battled a large, rapidly spreading woodland fire on Black Hill.
- 11 appliances and resources from neighboring services responded to the blaze.
- The public's donations of drinks, snacks, and supplies were gratefully received.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service crews battled a substantial and fast-moving fire involving felled trees and forest areas at Black Hill, near Clun. The incident, which began on Friday evening, escalated to require 11 fire appliances at its peak.
Resources were bolstered by neighboring Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, with local farmers also providing essential support by creating fire breaks. Firefighters worked through the night, with Market Drayton Fire Station providing relief duties on Saturday morning.
By Sunday, crews were no longer actively at the scene, but arrangements were in place for periodic re-inspections to confirm the complete extinguishment of any remaining hot spots. The fire service extended a heartfelt thanks to the public for their invaluable donations of drinks, snacks, and other necessary supplies.
