FIRE crews from Dursley were called to tackle a forklift fire at Sharpness Docks yesterday evening.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a warehouse at Severn Distribution Park in Sharpness at 7.30pm on Monday.

Two crews from Dursley tackled the forklift fire using a jet, two hosereels, breathing apparatus and a ground monitor.

They also had to cool down the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) cannister to prevent more damage occuring.

A third engine was called from Wotton-under-Edge, but stood down after five minutes.
Crews were on scene until 9.35pm.