FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a fire caused by a fryer at a pub in Ludlow.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called around 7pm on Sunday to The Squirrel on Foldgate lane.

Two fire engines were sent to the pub from stations in Craven Arms and Ludlow, as well as an operations officer.

Breathing apparatus, a hosereel jet and thermal imaging camera were used by crews to bring the fire under control.