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Shropshire primary school's dishwasher catches fire at breakfast time

A dishwasher sparked a fire at a primary school this morning.

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A fire engine at the school. Photo: @SFRS_CWhite

The fire at Prees Church of England Primary School started soon after 8am this morning, and two fire engines were deployed from the Prees and Whitchurch stations.

Firefighters used a hose reel and a ventilation van to tackle the blaze.

It was under control by 9am.