FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a chimney fire in a village near Oswestry on Saturday afternoon.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to a call out Llynclys on Saturday, November 18, at 4.59pm.

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One fire appliance from Oswestry was sent to the scene.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Crews used chimney rods, stirrup pump and a thermal imaging camera to extinguish the blaze.”

A stop message, confirming no further assistance was needed, was sent out to control at 5.43pm.