A wild fire exercise will take place at a nature reserve near Whitchurch on Tuesday (June 21) evening.
The simulated incident, which will begin at 6pm, will see firefighters from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and their North Wales colleagues team up with Natural England at Whixall Moss.
Tonight’s exercise for us including @SFRS_MDrayton @FireHodnet @SfrsWhitchurch and support from Officers, CSU and @NorthWalesFire @NaturalEngland #exercise #wildfire https://t.co/GiwSludIiL
— Wem Fire Station (@SFRS_Wem) June 21, 2022
Full details have not been given, but SFRS has confirmed that crews from Whitchurch, Wem, Market Drayton and Hodnet will be involved, plus support offices.
A spokesperson for SRFS added: "Please do not be alarmed if you see fire appliances in the area from approximately 6pm."
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