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Crews remain at derelict building fire

Tom DarbyWest Midlands
News imageShropshire Fire and Rescue Service A firefighter aims water from a hose over a high metal fence. On the other side of the fence can be seen buildings, flames and smoke.Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Fire crews remained at the scene on Monday following an operation beginning the day before

Fire crews remain at the scene of a large blaze that broke out at a derelict building at the weekend.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Edgeley Road in Whitchurch at about 15:40 BST on Sunday and worked through the night to get the blaze under control.

On Monday morning, the service said two fire engines remained and were damping down hotspots - and expected to be there for the foreseeable future.

No injuries had been reported, it added.

News imageShropshire Fire and Rescue Service It is night time and a large building is on fire. The photo is a close up of a roof that points upwards in a triangle. The tiles have burned away and the beams and structure of the roof are exposed and covered in orange flames and grey smoke. Behind it, there seems to be a tall tower with windows, and light can be seen inside themShropshire Fire and Rescue Service
The fire service said there were no injuries reported

According to Shropshire Council planning papers, the building, formerly a care home, was subject of a planning application to demolish part of it.

Documents said the home ceased operation in 2021, and the building had since been subject to vandalism and antisocial behaviour resulting in weather and fire damage.

News imageShropshire Fire and Rescue Service It is night time and the photo is being taken through the window of a building. Inside everything is burned to grey ash, and there are several areas of orange flames glowing. There is a door in the back right cornerShropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighters worked through the night to get the blaze under control

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