Disposable barbecue blamed for Nesscliffe woodland fire
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A woodland fire that took more than six hours to bring under control is believed to have been caused by a disposable fire engines were sent to the blaze after Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called about the fire in Nesscliffe, near Shrewsbury, at about 22:15 BST on blaze involved about 20 sq m (215 sq ft) of woodland and undergrowth at Hopton brigade said, after the fire was out by 04:48 BST on Sunday, it was believed to have been caused by a disposable barbecue. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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