Warning following large grass fire

We are reminding people of the dangers of setting deliberate fires following a large grass fire in Upper Hulme.

We were called at 9.35pm yesterday (Monday 22 June) to Roach Road following reports of a fire.

Five appliances and a water carrier attended the scene and found an area of grassland measuring approximately 30 metres by 30 metres well alight.

The fire was extinguished using a hose reel jet, backpacks and beaters. Crews remained at the scene overnight to monitor hotspots.

The cause has been deemed to be deliberate.

Station Manager Helen Chadwick attended the scene. She said: “Deliberate fires not only put a strain on resources but damage wildlife and scenery.

"Particularly during this warm weather, incidents like this can rapidly spread out of control and pose significant danger to the local community. It is vital that people do not start these fires and further stretch our resources in what we expect will be an incredibly busy period across Staffordshire.

“I would urge parents to speak to their children about the dangers of setting fires and help us to make sure everyone enjoys the sun safely this summer.”

For more grass fire prevention tips, visit Grass fire prevention.