FIREFIGHTERS from Oswestry were called to a car fire outside the town on Thursday night.

One Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crew from Oswestry attended the incident in Twmpath Lane in Gobowen at 7.50pm.

A SFRS spokesman confirmed the fire was put out prior to firefighters arriving but safety checks were taken.

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They added: “Crews used a thermal imaging camera to tackle the fire.


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“It was a small fire involving an engine compartment extinguished on-site by staff prior to fire service arrival.

“Inspection only.”

A stop message was sent to SFRS control confirming no further assistance was needed almost immediately.