Flames seen from town as crews battle gorse fire near south Shropshire beauty spot

Flames have been spotted in nearby Church Stretton as fire crews battle a blaze involving gorse.

High winds whipped up the flames at Cwmdale near Church Stretton and it is believed trees are also ablaze.Postman, Mark Norton saw the blaze when he was collecting post from Church Stretton."Everyone was standing out in the street, the flames were so high," he said.

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service sent five fire appliances from Church Stretton and further afield - Craven Arms, Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Baschurch.A fire service spokesperson said the fire involves an area of gorse measuring approximately 300x400 metres.

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