Shropshire Star

Unattended bonfire left for fire service to deal with

A bonfire was left unattended on a business park near Oswestry, leading to the fire service being called out.

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A bonfire was reported soon after 6pm today, at the Whittington Business Park.

One fire engine was despatched, and the firefighters used a hose as well as rakes, shovels and mattocks.

A brief statement from the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews extinguished a bonfire left burning unattended.

"The stop message was received at 6.25pm."