Crews tackle wildfires across county

The blaze at Broom Hill in Pulverbatch destroyed 20 hectares (50 acres) of open fields

Firefighters have tackled two wildfires that broke out in Shropshire on Sunday, including a blaze that required 12 crews to put the fire out.

A blaze, which quickly engulfed 20 hectares (50 acres) of open fields at Broom Hill in Pulverbatch, started at 13:26 BST, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said.

At its peak, 12 fire crews from across the county worked to bring the blaze under control, with assistance also provided by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

SFRS were later called to Haughmond Hill in Shrewsbury at 19:53 BST, where seven crews battled a woodland fire in the trees and undergrowth.

Firefighters were called to a report of a fire at Broom Hill in Pulverbatch at 13:26 BST on Sunday

The crews worked through the night to bring the blaze at Haughmond Hill under control, and the service said a small number of firefighters remained at the scene on Monday.

It added that a drone had been launched to look for hot spots but confirmed any earlier spots had all been extinguished.

Forestry England, which manages the site at Haughmond Hill, said the fire had not affected any of the walking paths but reminded visitors to not light fires or BBQs or dispose of cigarettes.

It added that the fire risk remained extremely high.

Flames engulfed parts of Haughmond Hill in Shrewsbury on Sunday night

The fires come just weeks after another major wildfire broke out on the Shropshire-Staffordshire border in Claverley, which destroyed about two hectares (five acres) of field and woodland.

SFRS urged residents to stay extra vigilant for wildfires in warmer temperatures.