Blaze rips through nightclub - Staffordshire firefighters rush to scene
Fire involving first and second floor of nightclub
A blaze ripped through a nightclub with firefighters from across Shropshire and Staffordshire rushed to the scene on Saturday evening (14).
The incident was reported at approximately 11:10pm on High Street in Newport with fire involving the first and second floors of a building.
It is understood the building in the Mainstreet Nightclub.
Seven fire appliances attended the incident, with crews mobilised from Newport, Staffordshire, Shrewsbury, Telford Central, Tweedale and Wellington fire stations.
An aerial ladder platform was also used in the incident.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blaze using two hose reel jets. Thermal imaging cameras were also deployed to help identify hotspots and ensure the fire was fully extinguished.
All persons were accounted for, and assistance was provided by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Crews worked to bring the incident under control and ensure the affected building was safe.
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