Firefighters tackle large fire at Tafs Garden Co in Telford
Over 40 firefighters last night tackled a large blaze at Tafs Garden Co in St Georges, Telford.
The fire broke out at around 9.20pm in the building supplies yard and involved a large quantity of wood and embers being spread over surrounding area.
Six fire appliances including the Light Pumping Unit and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Albrighton, Newport, Shrewsbury, Telford, Telford Central, Tweedale, Wellington and Wem.
Operations, Hazmat and Principal officers were also in attendance.
Firefighters used eight main jets in use and ground monitors to bring the fire under control.
The fire which was visible across a large area of St Georges saw a 200 metre cordon set up around the centre whilst firefighters worked at the scene.
Local residents were also advised to stay indoors due to the large amount of smoke in the area.
Three fire appliances remain at the scene this morning with firefighters monitoring cylinders by carrying out temperature checks every 20 minutes. Machinery is also being used to break down timber stacks to help dampen down the area.
An investigation into the cause of the fire will begin this morning.
The main Tafs garden centre is open as normal today.
