At least five people have been injured in a large blaze at a fireworks factory. Police said emergency services responded to "an explosion" and fire in Tilcon Avenue, Stafford. The fire service said the blaze was "escalating".
The alarm was raised at 5:15pm as worried local residents reported hearing a loud bang and seeing smoke coming from the premises.West Midlands Ambulance Service said two patients were being taken to the major trauma centre at University Hospital North Staffordshire. One has burn injuries, the other has smoke inhalation. It said two other patients were discharged on scene and a further patient has minor injuries. Police said a cordon was in place to protect the public and residents in the Baswich area were urged to remain indoors with windows closed.
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INC News, 30/10/2014
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