Fire crews tackle midnight tumble dryer blaze in Wem
TWO FIRE crews were called out to a tumble dryer on fire after midnight last night and carried out a thorough inspection of the building.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) received a call classed as ‘property fire’ in Mill Street, Wem, at around 12.35am.
Two fire appliances were mobilised from Prees and Wem, with an operations officer also at the scene.
A spokesperson from SFRS said: “Crews used a thermal imaging camera to tackle the fire.
“The tumble dryer fire was out on arrival.
“Crews carried out a thorough inspection of the building.”
A stop message, confirming no further assistance was needed, was sent out to control at 1am.
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