Oswestry School fire call was false alarm caused by fumes

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Firefighters have confirmed why emergency vehicles were seen outside a school in Oswestry.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the Lutton Close side of Oswestry School on Wednesday evening (October 21), prompting concern among nearby residents.

Firefighters from Oswestry and Ellesmere attended the scene after the service received a call at 7.51pm.

However, the incident was later found to be a false alarm.

A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said the call-out "was a false alarm caused by fumes from cooking".

The crews left the scene after investigating the report.

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