Video shows fire wrecking lorry in Staffordshire as 'bangs and explosions' ring out
"Bangs and explosions" were heard ringing out near Lichfield when a lorry caught fire near an industrial estate.
Pictures and video shows the destruction left by the HGV fire in Fradley, Staffordshire.
The fire was heard by residents at around 9.30pm on Monday (February 9) with several reporting hearing "explosions and bangs" throughout the night.
A video sent to the Express & Star shows the severity of the blaze, with an orange glow, flames and smoke seen on the horizon.
Residents also reported hearing "bangs" near the time of the fire, with one saying that they were "woken" by three "very loud" bangs.
Paul Holt, who lives near the area and recorded the video, said: "The bangs woke me up. I heard three very loud explosions, and the final one was just before I started taking a video.
"I was surprised when I saw that it involved just one lorry. It looked worse than that from my window. I thought it was the factory."
A picture taken early this morning shows the burnt-out vehicle hours after the fire.
Beth Wood, a Facebook user from the area, said: "Fire service said that three brigades are on the site apparently. Looks like more smoke than just one car."
Emergency services have been approached for further information.
