Firefighters Tackle Blaze in Tunstall Town Centre as High Street Closed

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Firefighters Tackle Blaze in Tunstall Town Centre as High Street Closed

Emergency services responded to a fire in Tunstall on Tuesday, August 18, with firefighters and police attending the scene. Parts of the High Street were closed while crews dealt with the incident.

Firefighters Tackle Blaze in Tunstall Town Centre as High Street Closed

Firefighters and police were called to a major incident in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, on Tuesday, August 18, after reports of a fire in the area. Multiple emergency vehicles attended, with firefighters working at the scene while police helped manage the surrounding area. Parts of Tunstall High Street were closed, including the stretch between Tower Square and the Scotia Road roundabout, causing disruption for motorists and pedestrians.

A number of fire appliances, including an aerial ladder platform, were reported at the scene as crews continued their response. Smoke was visible in the area while emergency services remained in attendance. The full circumstances surrounding the incident, including what caused the fire and whether anyone was injured, had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.

LIVE Latest Updates
  1. Aerial platform being used to fight the fire last night.

    Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed the aerial ladder platform to the scene of last night's blaze in Tunstall.

  2. This mornings update

    Police and fire crews remain at the scene this morning, awaiting further information. High Street is still closed while emergency services continue to deal with the incident.

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