Shropshire Star

Devastation at mansion hit by blaze

Pictures from the scene of the huge blaze which ripped through Osbaston House, near Maesbrook.

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An aerial shot shows the massive damage caused to Osbaston House, near Maesbrook, after the blaze. Photo by Simon Williams.An aerial shot shows the massive damage caused to Osbaston House, near Maesbrook, after the blaze.

EXCLUSIVE aerial photos by Simon Williams.

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A garage block and outbuildings have also been destroyed.A garage block and outbuildings have also been destroyed.

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Police had to wait for the buildngs to be declaured safe to enter.Police had to wait for the building to be declared safe to enter.

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A garage block and vehicles are totally burned out.A garage block and vehicles are totally burned out.

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Emergency vehicles at the scene of the tragedy.Emergency vehicles at the scene of the tragedy.

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The £1.2 million three-storey property, is surrounded by barns and orchards and protected by electric gates.The £1.2 million three-storey property, is surrounded by barns and orchards and protected by electric gates.

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This photo shows the extent of the house and its grounds.This picture shows the extent of the house and its grounds.

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A view looking towards Llanymynech Hill, with the burnt-out property at the bottom.A view looking towards Breidden Hill, with the burnt-out property at the bottom.

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Another view of the shell of the house.Another view of the shell of the house.

nextpageA fire service vehicle at the scene.A fire service vehicle at the scene.

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Detective Superintendent Jon Groves from West Mercia Police Major Incident Unit, giving a statementDetective Superintendent Jon Groves from West Mercia Police Major Incident Unit, giving a statement to the media.

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Emergency services workers are pictured at the scene.Emergency services workers are pictured at the scene.

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One of the fire crews called to the blaze.One of the fire crews called to the blaze.

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Detective Superintendent Jon GrovesDetective Superintendent Jon Groves appealed for the family or anyone who may have seen them over the weekend to get in touch.

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Police have had to wait for the house to be declared safe before searching it.Police have had to wait for the house to be declared safe before searching it.

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