Cannock warehouse blaze not out yet - fire service

The fire at the Super Smart Service parcel depot in Cannock broke out early on Thursday morning

Fire crews have brought a large blaze at a parcel centre under control, but it is still burning.

Firefighters from Staffordshire, Shropshire and the West Midlands were sent to Super Smart Service on Cley Road in Cannock, Staffordshire, at about 06:15 BST on Thursday.

At the height of the fire, the plume of smoke was reportedly seen as far away as Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent.

Crews worked through the night to contain the blaze, said Staffordshire Fire Service, which added it expected to be at the scene for a few days.

Smoke from the fire dominated the skyline

A full investigation into what caused the fire would begin once it was safe to do so, said Staffordshire Police.

No one has been reported injured.

Although there is much less smoke than at the peak of the incident, people close to the parcel depot are still being advised to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution.

Measures are in place to stop the fire spreading.

Local residents and businesses have been thanked by the authorities for their patience and understanding during the disruption.

No-one was reported injured following the fire.

According to its website, Super Smart Service was established in the West Midlands in 2015 and opened its Cannock warehouse in 2019, creating more than 300 jobs.

The firm said it provided warehousing and distribution services for online sellers and at full operational capacity it could process and dispatch 70,000 parcels each day.

The plume of smoke as seen on Thursday from a residential street in Cannock