Gritter lorry destroyed in fire near Market Drayton

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 7.51pm last night (September 16) reporting the 'large' LGV fire in Ollerton near Market Drayton.

Two fire crews were sent from Hodnet and Market Drayton fire stations to the scene, as well as an operations officer.

Upon arrival, Market Drayton Fire Station says crews discovered a "significant fire in progress, involving a gritter lorry."

Firefighters from Hodnet are said to have worked quickly with hose reel jets, main jets and breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze while crews from Market Drayton 'assisted with hose management' and with supplying water from the major pump.

The fire service reports that the lorry fire is believed to have started due to an electrical fault, and that it has caused 'extensive' damage to the vehicle.

No injuries have been reported from the fire, and Firefighters were finished at 8.21pm.

Hodnet crews remained on the scene to 'damp down' while firefighters from Market Drayton left to replenish their water supply to be available for further emergency calls.

A post by Market Drayton Fire Station said: "At 7.54pm this evening the rescue pumps from Hodnet and Market Drayton, and an officer from headquarters, were mobilised to reports of a large vehicle fire at Ollerton.

"Crews arrived to find a significant fire in progress, involving a gritter lorry.

"Hodnet crews quickly set to work with hose reels, main jets and breathing apparatus while Market Drayton crews assisted with hose management and supplying water from the major pump.

"The fire, which was believed to have started due to an electrical fault, caused extensive damage to the vehicle but we are pleased to report there were no injuries to any persons.

"Hodnet crew remained to damp down whilst Market Drayton crew left to replenish their water supply and be available for further fire calls."