Watch: Huge plumes of smoke seen billowing over Cannock as 10 fire engines tackle 'large scale' blaze and businesses told to evacuate
Ten fire engines have been sent to tackle a huge blaze at a parcel centre which has sent a huge plume of smoke over Cannock this morning.
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Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has warned residents to close windows and doors due to smoke and all local businesses to evacuate.
The incident is close to the Orbital Island and some roads closures are in place.
The fire service said the blaze started at Super Smart Services - a distribution warehouse "which contains a variety of different materials for delivery".
No-one was in the building at the time, they said.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service posted on X, formerly Twitter: "We have a very large scale incident close to the orbital islands in Cannock.
"We have 10 fire engines in attendance supported by specialist equipment and officers.
"Some roads closures are in place.
"Firefighters are asking all residents to close windows and doors due to smoke and all local businesses to evacuate."
A statement later released by the fire service said: "We are at the scene of a large warehouse fire in Cannock.
"Crews got a call just before 6.15am this morning to an address on Cley Road.
"We’ve currently got lots of firefighters down there alongside other colleagues from West Midlands Fire Service and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to help bring the fire under control.
"We’re advising the public to avoid the area where possible whilst we work to bring the incident to a safe and swift conclusion.
"If you live nearby and feel you are affected, we recommend closing your windows and doors as a precaution due to heavy amounts of smoke coming from the building.
"We will share updates as soon as we’re able to."
Two fire appliances including an aerial ladder platform from Telford Central Fire Station were among those sent to tackle the flames.
