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Fire crews tackle van blaze in Wem

Firefighters were called to a blaze which broke out in the engine of a van.

Published Mar 16, 2015

The fire started in the engine compartment of a tipper van on Leek Street in Wem shortly after 8am.

Two hose reel jets were used to put out the blaze which was extinguished by 8.40am.

There were no reported injuries.

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