Multiple fire crews called out to large blaze on Cannock Chase
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said it had received a large number of calls to its control room.
Multiple fire crews have responded to a blaze on Cannock Chase.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said it had received a large number of calls to its control room regarding the incident this afternoon (Wednesday).
A fire service spokesman said: “ We are currently receiving a large number of calls to our control room regarding a large fire on Cannock Chase today (Wednesday 5 August).
“Multiple appliances are in attendance and crews are working to contain the fire.”
People have reported seeing smoke from afar.
One said: “Awful to see the smoke … it’s is visible from Yoxall area and can smell smoke this far away so hope everyone is safe.”
Another posted online: “Looks bad from my house. Stay safe you guys!”
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