Eight crews rush to fire in south Staffordshire

Fire crews have been called to a wildfire in Wombourne.

Eight fire crews have been called to the scene of a wildfire in Wombourne.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at 4pm today (Wednesday) to land off Beggars Bush Lane.

Posting on social media at around 5.30pm, the fire service said: “Firefighters are at the scene of a wildfire in Wombourne.

“Crews were called at 4pm today (Wednesday 29th July) to land off Beggars Bush Lane.

“Eight pumps are now on the scene alongside specialist appliances and we are being supported by West Midlands Fire Service.”

A spokesman for Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service said: “Firefighters have tackled a wildfire in Wombourne.

“Crews were called at 4pm on Wednesday 29 July to land off Beggars Bush Lane.

“Eight pumps were on scene alongside specialist appliances, including a water carrier, and we are being supported by West Midlands Fire Service.”

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