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E-cigarette sparks call to fire service

Fire crews were called to Shrewsbury town centre after an e-cigarette sparked a fire.

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called to Raven Meadows on Tuesday to reports of a small fire at around 3.30pm.

One appliance was mobilised from Shrewsbury Fire Station to the town centre, where the crew found the smouldering electronic cigarette.

A spokesperson said the device was recovered by crews and placed in sand.

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