Shropshire Star

Fire crews rush to Shrewsbury restaurant after washing machine catches fire

A restaurant in Shrewsbury had to call the fire service on Wednesday night after a washing machine caught alight.

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The small fire at the Riverbank Bar and Kitchen in Shrewsbury's Victoria Avenue saw Shropshire Fire and Rescue (SFRS) called at around 11.15pm.

A spokesperson for SFRS said they sent two fire engines to the scene.

The spokesperson said: "Fire involving a washing machine and contents was extinguished using two breathing apparatus, one dry powder extinguisher, one hose reel jet and a thermal image camera."

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