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Fire crews tackled fire in Hopton Wafers

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Fire crews tackled a fire in the open earlier.

Firefighters from Ludlow and Cleobury Mortimer were sent to Catherton Common in Hopton Wafers at 2:30am.

They found a large amount of common on fire approx 100m x 50m.

One hose reel jet, covering jet and beaters were used to extinguish fire.

A fire service spokesperson said: "Crews worked extremely hard throughout the morning to prevent further fire spread and damage to wildlife."

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