A CAR was half on fire in a town on the Powys/Shropshire border on Friday, firefighters have said.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue (SFRS) firefighters from Bishop's Castle were sent to Plowden after reports of a 4x4 vehicle on fire shortly before midday.

A SFRS spokesman confirmed that the car was on fire.

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They said: “One fire appliance was mobilised from Bishops Castle.

“One 4x4 vehicle was 50 per cent involved in a fire.”

A stop message confirming no more supported was required was sent to SFRS control at around 12.20pm.