Crews remain at scene of waste fire

We are still at the scene of a large waste fire in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent today (Wednesday 4 June).

Firefighters were called to a business premises on Chemical Lane, Longport, at around 11.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 3 June).

Our colleagues from Staffordshire Police are also in attendance to support road closures. A small section of Chemical Lane remains closed to traffic.

Our aerial ladder platform is still on scene dampening down.

No injuries have been reported.

Residents living within the area are advised to keep their doors and windows closed as a precaution.

We are working with fire investigation colleagues to determine the cause and crews are working hard to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.