FIREFIGHTERS were called to reports of a property fire in Ellesmere on Tuesday afternoon.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 2.11pm about a house fire in Brown Heath.

Two fire engines including the aerial ladder platform were sent from Ellesmere and Wem. An operations officer was also in attendance.

Crews discovered a fire involving a light-fitting in a bedroom of the property.

Two breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet were used.

The fire was out by 2.36pm.