The crew had to ask the police for help before they could begin the firefighting operation in Market Drayton.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said it received 999 calls to a fire next to the Peacocks stores on High Street at 10.12pm on Sunday.
The fire affected a refrigerator-freezer and old mattresses, garbage and wood, near a building and a fence.
A city team quickly arrived at the scene.
But firefighters said they were sad that before the fire could be extinguished, the assistance of officers from West Mercia Police had to be sought after the fire crew were verbally abused by a member of the public who was obstructing them. in the course. of his work.
Once West Mercia Police officers arrived, the public were escorted from the scene, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said.
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The fire was then extinguished using an extended stream from a high-pressure hose reel.
"Fortunately there was no damage to the building or nearby fence," a fire service spokesman said.
Although it was under control within an hour, crews were delayed at the scene for approximately 90 minutes to dampen and remove the remains of the fire.