Hundreds March Against Plans to Axe One of Wrexham’s Fire Engines

Hundreds of campaigners turned out in force this morning to march against controversial plans to axe one of Wrexham’s fire engines.

Starting at 11am from Island Green, it is thought up to 500 people took part in the march through the streets of the town centre.

Led by the Cambria Band the march took campaigners down Brook Street, Hill Street and Regent Street before finishing at Queen’s Square.

@wrexham Incredible turn out! Save the fire engine. Tomorrow it could be one of us who will need it! pic.twitter.com/1b2guRw7K8

— ginger cat (@CatOk365) November 5, 2016

Today’s march comes as a result of controversial plans put forward by North Wales and Rescue Authority to scrap one of Wrexham’s whole-time fire engines.

It is estimated 24 firefighter jobs would also be lost if the fire engine was scrapped.

The march is the second to take place through Wrexham in recent months.

500 march @wrexham with @FBUCymruWales to save our @NWFRS fire engine @Cerithg @Cambriaband #CutsCostLives pic.twitter.com/96K0GD0Z2Z

— marc jones (@marcvjones) November 5, 2016

The Fire Authority is asking the public to give their views on proposals which include cutting one of Wrexham’s fire engines to leave just one covering the whole town and surrounding areas. The consultation comes to an end on December 12th and you can register your views here.

*Thanks to Rachel Allen for the images featured above