The number of fire deaths in Shropshire is rising despite a decline in house fires, county chiefs have said.
The report was discussed at the latest meeting of Shropshire Fire Authority’s strategy and resources committee.
A report to members also noted that this figure did not include a death reported in a fire in Telford on February 11, which is still subject to investigation. “Currently the data is at six deaths. Five of those were accidental dwelling fires and one was a road traffic collision.Mr Williams said some of the deaths were of “people we have engaged with but maybe haven’t taken up our offer”.
“If they live in a rural area it takes longer to get there and the risk of them passing away is higher.”
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