AFA
AFA
Longden Road
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026 20:56
At 20:56 on Tuesday, 17 February, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Shrewsbury .
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Shrewsbury.
This incident was a false alarm due to dust in the protector head system. The system has been reset by responsible persons and advice has been given.
The stop message was received at Tue, 02/17/2026 - 21:21
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Linley
Bishops Castle
Station ground: Bishops Castle
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026 20:32
At 20:32 on Tuesday, 17 February, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Bishops Castle.
Attending crews used the following equipment:
This incident was a false alarm due to a system fault. Crews used the thermal imaging camera to investigate and there was no sign of fire.
The stop message was received at Tue, 02/17/2026 - 21:04
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Chillcott Gardens
Chillcott Drive
Madeley
Telford
Station ground: Tweedale
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026 20:25
At 20:25 on Tuesday, 17 February, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Telford .
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Tweedale.
This incident was a false alarm due to burnt cooking. Crews assisted with ventilating the property.
The stop message was received at Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:38
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Telford Ice Rink
Telford
Station ground: Telford Central
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026 14:12
At 14:12 on Tuesday, 17 February, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as AFA in Telford.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Telford Central.
This was a false alarm caused by vaping.
The stop message was received at Tue, 02/17/2026 - 14:37
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
High Street
Newport
Station ground: Newport
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026 03:14
At 03:14 on Tuesday, 17 February, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as AFA.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Newport and Wellington.
This incident was a false alarm. Inspection of area carried out by crews.
The stop message was received at Tue, 02/17/2026 - 03:37
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Oswestry
Station ground: Oswestry
Monday, 16 February, 2026 21:46
At 21:46 on Monday, 16 February, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Oswestry.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Oswestry.
This incident was a false alarm due to an unknown cause.
The stop message was received at Mon, 02/16/2026 - 22:03
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
The Grange School
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Monday, 16 February, 2026 20:40
At 20:40 on Monday, 16 February, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as AFA in Shrewsbury.
2 fire appliances including the Rescue Tender were mobilised from Wellington.
This incident was a false alarm due to a malicious activation.
The stop message was received at Mon, 02/16/2026 - 21:25
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Platinum Way
Newport
Station ground: Newport
Monday, 16 February, 2026 08:56
At 08:56 on Monday, 16 February, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Newport .
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Newport.
This incident was a false alarm due to cooking within kitchen. Alarm has been reset.
The stop message was received at Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:08
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Dunelm Mill Shop
Arlington Way
Sundorne Retail Park
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Monday, 16 February, 2026 07:50
At 07:50 on Monday, 16 February, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Shrewsbury .
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Shrewsbury.
This incident was a false alarm due to alarm being placed in test mode, there was a fault that caused alarm to activate.
The stop message was received at Mon, 02/16/2026 - 07:50
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
The Keystone Academy
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Saturday, 14 February, 2026 21:26
At 21:26 on Saturday, 14 February, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as AFA in Shrewsbury.
1 fire appliance was mobilised.
This incident was a false alarm.
The stop message was received at Sat, 02/14/2026 - 22:11
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.




