Cannock fire

2024 - 5 - 9

Massive Blaze in Cannock: Parcel Center Fire Causes Chaos

Cannock fire - Firefighters - Industrial estate - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service - Super Smart Services

Chaos in Cannock as a huge fire engulfs a parcel centre, forcing evacuations and firefighters to rush to the scene! #CannockFire #Evacuation

A massive fire broke out at a parcel centre in Cannock, Staffordshire, causing panic and chaos among local businesses. The sight of large plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky near the A460 Orbital Island had residents and authorities on high alert. With 10 fire engines rushing to the scene, the blaze posed a significant challenge to firefighters battling to bring it under control.

As businesses near the industrial estate were urged to evacuate, the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service issued warnings to keep windows and doors closed to prevent the spread of smoke. The Cannock Orbital shopping center was evacuated, including major stores like Sainsbury's, amidst the growing devastation caused by the fire.

Residents were advised to stay indoors, and firefighters continued their efforts to contain the inferno that engulfed Hermes lorries and the distribution warehouse. The ongoing evacuation and firefighting operations highlighted the importance of swift emergency responses and community cooperation in times of crisis.

In the midst of the chaos, it's fortunate that no injuries were reported as firefighters bravely tackled the massive fire. The scale of the blaze and the evacuation of businesses near the parcel center underscored the urgency and efficiency of emergency protocols. As the smoke cleared and the situation was brought under control, the resilience and dedication of the emergency services shone through, ensuring the safety of the community.

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Large Cannock parcel centre fire causes huge smoke plume (BBC News)

Businesses near a large fire at a parcel centre in Staffordshire have been urged to evacuate as dozens of firefighters tackle the blaze.

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Image courtesy of "The Independent"

Cannock fire: Huge blaze breaks out at industrial estate as ... (The Independent)

Footage shared on social media shows large plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky near the A460 Orbital Island in Cannock with 10 fire engines rushing to ...

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Cannock Orbital shopping centre evacuated as huge fire breaks out (Cannock Mercury)

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has asked all local businesses to evacuate with a number of large stores including Sainsbury's located nearby.

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Cannock businesses evacuated as fire engulfs parcel centre on ... (shropshirestar.com)

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky as firefighters tackled the blaze near the A460 Orbital Island in Cannock.

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Ten fire engines at the scene of large warehouse fire in Cannock (ITV News)

Local residents are being asked to keep their windows and doors closed. | ITV News Central.

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Cannock fire devastation as Hermes lorries in crushed warehouse (Yahoo News UK)

Residents told to stay inside and businesses evacuated amidst huge ongoing blaze in Cannock which started at around 6am.

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Cannock fire: Huge plumes of smoke engulf sky as firefighters rush ... (GB News)

Local businesses have been asked to evacuate while 10 fire engines tackle the blaze near the A460 Orbital Island. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said ...

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Cannock fire: Smoke engulfs homes and people evacuated as blaze ... (The Independent)

No injuries have been reported while firefighters continue to tackle the blaze.

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Staffordshire: Businesses ordered to evacuate as 10 fire engines ... (Sky News)

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Super Smart Services - a distribution warehouse "which contains a variety of different materials for delivery" - near ...

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Cannock businesses evacuated as fire engulfs parcel centre on ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky as firefighters tackled the blaze near the A460 Orbital Island in Cannock.

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Image courtesy of "The Independent"

Cannock fire today live: Smoke engulfs homes and people ... (The Independent)

No injuries have been reported while firefighters continue to tackle the blaze.

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Massive black plumes of smoke seen 'from 20 miles away' after blaze (Daily Mail)

A massive fire with smoke seen for miles has broken out at an industrial estate, with the fire services ordering an urgent evacuation in Staffordshire.

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Evri issue Cannock fire update as delivery lorry pictured at crushed ... (Yahoo News UK)

A 'large scale incident' was declared after 6am by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

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Cannock fire pictures show scale of blaze as residents describe ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Residents living near the scene of a huge fire in the West Midlands recalled hearing what sounded like "a bomb going off" just after 6am today, May 9.

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Cannock fire: Huge plumes of smoke across sky as massive blaze ... (Evening Standard)

Black smoke billowed into the sky as firefighters tackled the blaze near the A460 Orbital Island in Cannock.

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Who is Super Smart Service? Profile of company that owns ... (expressandstar.com)

Huge plumes of smoke could be seen towering over the Cannock skyline as firefighters attempted to quell a blaze that has devastated a fulfilment centre ...

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Watch: New images show destruction caused by huge Cannock ... (expressandstar.com)

Fire chiefs have confirmed a blaze which ravaged a Cannock parcel centre is still not fully extinguished more than 24 hours after breaking out.

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Cannock fire 'under control but not out' as drone footage shows ... (Cannock Mercury)

Firefighters remain at the scene in Cley Road more than 33 hours after the blaze broke out and expect to remain there "for a few days"

Emergency services continue response to Cannock fire (Staffordshire Police)

We're continuing to support our colleagues at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service at the scene of an industrial fire in Cannock.

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