Investigation underway into cause of fire at Innage Lea in Bridgnorth

Firefighters were called to the property at around 5.30pm yesterday evening.

The fire involved the first floor and roof space of the disused building.

Five fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform and the Fuel Bowser were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, Tweedale and Wellington.

Firefighters used two hose reel jets, four breathing apparatus and one covering jet used to extinguish the fire.

An aerial Ladder platform was used for removing roof tiles to check for hot spots with the thermal imaging camera.

A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 17:30 yesterday we were alerted to a property fire on Innage Lane.

"On arrival crews were faced with a fully developed and ventilated fire on the first floor and roof space of the property. Flames could be seen through numerous windows.

"Crews wearing Breathing Apparatus quickly entered and extinguished the fire within the first floor using Hose Reel Jets, while other BA crews searching the ground and basement to confirm the property was empty.

"Water was obtained from the Fire Hydrant located at the Fire Station, hence the need to close the road to allow the hoses to be laid across safely

"Supported by colleagues from Much Wenlock, Tweedale and Shrewsbury with the ALP, the fire was located and extinguished in the roof voids.

"Substantial damage to property has taken place and the cause of the fire is under investigation."

Anyone with information is encourage to contact the Police on 101.

Developers had wanted to demolish the property and build 55 retirement apartments on the site. The plans were turned down by Shropshire Council following a campaign by Bridgnorth Civic Society.