REPORTS of a fire in woodland just outside Knighton on Tuesday (October 1) turned out to be low-lying mist.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said a call this afternoon at midday of a fire in Kinsley Wood, on the outskirts of Knighton, proved to be a false alarm.
SFRS said one fire appliance was mobilised from Bishops Castle.
Fire control said it received a call at 12pm reporting a fire classified as ‘smoke in area’ in Knighton.
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“Crews used thermal imaging camera (following a) report of smoke coming from Kinsley Wood.
“Crews investigated on foot and using thermal imaging camera to check the area.
“No fire found, however, there is a small amount of low lying mist in woodland area. This is believed to be a false alarm.”
The crew left the scene at 1.08pm.
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