FIREFIGHTERS were called to a house fire in Wem on Wednesday evening.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident in Lowe Hill Gardens at 6.40pm.

Two fire engines were sent to the incident from Wem and Prees to tackle the fire involving the kitchen area of a property.

Crews used a hosereel jet, a covering jet, ceiling hooks and four breathing apparatus as they tackled the fire.

Firefighters spent one hour at the scene putting out the fire.