Crews tackle large grass fire in Staffordshire woodland
The blaze is believed to have been contained within the Chetwynd Coppice woodland
Crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a large grass fire in Rugeley yesterday evening.
The blaze is believed to have been contained within the Chetwynd Coppice woodland south of Rugeley.
Cannock Police posted an update on Facebook at around 9pm on Saturday, June 13 saying: “Our colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue are currently dealing with a large grass fire on Chetwynd Coppice in Rugeley. Please avoid this area while they work to extinguish it.”
A spokesperson from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue said: “We currently have crews in attendance at a large grass fire in Chetwynd Coppice, Rugeley. Please avoid the area, and we’ll provide an update when possible.”
Both Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have been approached for further comment.
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