Tenbury Wells Fire Station has provided an update following a fire at a popular pub on the Shropshire / Herefordshire border on Thursday.
From Tenbury Wells Fire Station:
“We were called at approximately 16:10 on Thursday to a fire in the cellar of The Salwey Arms at Woofferton.
“We attended alongside a fire crew from Ludlow Fire Station and Leominster Fire Station and an officer from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.
“Three firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the cellar with a main jet to extinguish a fire.
“Crews used two Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fans to clear the smoke. A Gas Monitor was also used to detect residual carbon monoxide fumes produced from the fire.
“We left the incident with a crew from Ludlow (Shropshire FRS) at approximately 17:30.”
The owners have released the statement below:
“Dear valued community,
As many of you may already know, we experienced an incident earlier today involving a fire. Thankfully, we are all safe, and for that, we are truly grateful. However, in light of the situation, we will not be operating as usual for the time being.
We sincerely appreciate all the messages of concern and support that we’ve received. Your kindness means the world to us during this challenging time.
While this setback is unfortunate, we are committed to bouncing back stronger than ever. Our team is resilient, and we are determined to resume providing you with the top-notch service you have come to expect from us.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We will keep you updated on our progress and look forward to serving you again soon!
Warm regards,
Jack & Ben
The Salwey Arms”
