See damage caused by devastating fire on south Staffordshire farmland

New photos and footage have shown the devastation caused by a severe crop fire on farmland in south Staffordshire.

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service were called to reports of the fire near Bridgnorth Road in Shipley around midday on Thursday and found a fire measuring 100 metres by 150 metres.

It worked to extinguish the fire, with eight crews present at the scene, while a man took himself to hospital with burns.

The images from Express & Star chief photographer Tim Thursfield show the after-effects of the fire, with a large blackened area near the farm clearly visible.

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service have also advised local farmers to stay safe and be careful during the current heatwave.

A spokesman for Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service said: “Local farmers are being advised to stay safe in the warm, dry conditions as the heatwave continues across Staffordshire.

“This comes following a wildfire involving a large amount of crops in south Staffordshire.

“We were called at 12.55pm yesterday to Bridgnorth Road in Shipley following reports of a large fire.

“Eight appliances attended the scene and found a fire measuring approximately 100 metres by 150 metres.

“The fire was extinguished using main jets and hose reel jets.

“A man made his own way to hospital after suffering burns not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing at this time.

“The cause has been deemed to be inconclusive.”

Area Manager Martin Weaver said: “During hot weather, there is an increased risk in relation to standing crop fires.

“These fires can spread rapidly during hot and dry conditions, causing significant losses to crops, machinery, wildlife and neighbouring properties.”