Major fires in Cannock and Blackburn lead to evacuations and significant local disruptions. Emergency services are at the scenes, grappling with the blazes and investigating their causes.
A severe fire has erupted at the Super Smart Services distribution warehouse on an industrial estate in Cannock, Staffordshire, resulting in large-scale evacuation of nearby businesses and an advisory for residents to remain indoors. The incident commenced early Thursday morning and has involved 10 fire engines and numerous firefighters working to control the situation. Although no casualties have been reported, substantial smoke has affected the area, prompting warnings for residents to close their windows to avoid health risks.
The fire has generated significant interruptions, with local services such as the Cannock Orbital shopping centre temporarily shutting down. Emergency services continue to manage the situation, having confirmed that no one was inside the building when the fire started. Investigations into the origin of the fire are ongoing, while the area continues to see an emergency response.
In a separate incident on Monday in Blackburn, a fire at a bus station led to the combustion of a double decker bus and subsequent evacuation of the town centre. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service managed to bring the situation under control with no reported injuries. The police have closed off surrounding roads and are conducting inquiries into the cause of the fire. Video footage from the scene highlights the severity of the blaze, which has caused disruptions across central Blackburn. Emergency operations are monitoring the area, and further updates are awaited.
