Waste fire spreads to multiple gardens

We are reminding people to never burn waste in the garden, especially during warm weather, after a bonfire got out of control in Burton-upon-Trent.

Crews were called at 11.45am today (Friday 1 May) to Waterloo Street, following reports of a fire.

Two appliances attended the scene and found that a waste fire had spread to multiple gardens.

Crews used a main jet to extinguish the fire and nobody was reported injured.

Watch Manager David Brown attended the scene. He said: “The dry weather across Staffordshire recently increases the risk of fires spreading quickly.

“As we’ve seen in this incident, waste fires can quickly get out of control and damage nearby landscapes and wildlife.

“People should never burn waste in the garden, always take it to the local tip instead.”

For more outdoor fire tips, visit Safety outside.