Firefighters scrambled to Shrewsbury town centre after 'renovation work' sparks call to 999

Firefighters rushed to a busy street in Shrewsbury town centre on Thursday after reports of a property fire.

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a property fire on Wyle Cop in Shrewsbury town centre at around 12.21pm on Thursday.

Two crews were sent to the scene from Shrewsbury fire station, along with an operations officer. 

Fortunately, upon arrival, the teams found it was a false alarm. 

The report was made with "good intent", reported the service, caused by "large amounts of dust from renovation work".