Oswestry firefighters attend Llynclys flooding incident

The incident was at Llynclys. <i>(Image: Archive)</i>
The incident was at Llynclys. (Image: Archive)
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Firefighters were called to a property near Oswestry after flooding affected electrical systems inside a home.

An appliance from Oswestry Fire Station attended an incident in Llynclys at 10.35pm on Saturday, August 15.

According to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, the flooding was caused by a leak on an internal pipe.

Crews attended the scene and isolated the property's water supply to make the situation safe.

Advice was also given to the occupier following the incident.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service recorded the incident as "flooding affecting electrics".

One appliance was sent to the property and no specialist equipment was reported as being in use.

The incident was dealt with by firefighters from Oswestry Fire Station.

Further details about the extent of the flooding or any damage to the property have not been released by the fire service.

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