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Crews tackle fire at new Telford supermarket

Fire crews spent nearly an hour tackling a roof fire in a half-built supermarket.

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Investigations are taking place into the cause of the blaze at the new Aldi in Court Road, Madeley, Telford.

Crews from Twee-dale attended just before 11pm on Saturday. The fire was put out before midnight.

Tim Hughes, crew manager, said: "There was a fire in the roof involving timber and a flammable roofing material. The cause at the moment is unknown."

He added: "Access was tricky as it is surrounded by security fencing."

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