Cannock industrial fire: Reports of explosions
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Burning material sends flame and smoke high into the air in Cannock
Firefighters have tackled a blaze at an industrial site in Staffordshire following reports of explosions.
Homes near Cannock Industrial Centre, on Walkmill Lane, were evacuated after flames broke out at about 06:20 BST.
The fire outside a chemical storage unit has been deemed accidental.
More than 40 firefighters from across the West Midlands and Staffordshire were sent to the scene after more than 60 emergency calls came in from members of the public.
The fire was later brought under control and crews have since been scaled back.
Members of the public were advised to avoid the area for their own safety, the fire service said
The blaze had been deemed accidental, the fire service said
The incident was scaled down by 08:20 BST
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