Firefighters tackle disused hotel fire in Alveley
Firefighters from across Shropshire are at the scene of a fire at a former hotel in Alveley this morning.
Crews were called to The Mill at Allum Bridge, Alveley, just after 5am this morning following a number of calls from members of the public who could see smoke visible from more than a mile away.
Ten fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform, the Light Pumping Unit and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Cleobury Mortimer, Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Tweedale. Operations, Hazmat and Safety officers were in attendance.
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport are also assisting.
Area Manager Andy Johnson said: "The Service is currently dealing with a large fire involving a disused hotel in the Birdsgreen area of Alveley, South Shropshire. The building is approximately 90x50m in size and consists of three floors, with the whole of the building involved in the fire. The Service has received a number of calls from the area, due to smoke being visible from a number of miles away."
Police officers are also at the scene of the fire.
Significant fire in a disused hotel in the Alveley area. Thanks to @HWFire @StaffsFire @WestMidsFire for support. pic.twitter.com/y3VhZ7UK9C https://twitter.com/SFRSIncidents/status/600200196652404736
