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Stafford is on FIRE! SP Fireworks factory ablaze on Baswich
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Gramaisc
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There will be a lot of incendiary items falling back down - the potential for collateral fires will be quite high, but I think we can be assured that those with the hoses will be aware of that.
At least the canal is handy for a water supply.
I wonder if they have vehicles inside there?
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photography_bloke
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We did hear pumps running earlier, so I suspect they made use of it
I've been told they were broken into last year and someone set a small amount of fireworks off outside the building - nothing like this though
Staffordshire Fire Service have tweeted that the fire is now under control and some appliances will be leaving shortly
EDIT: Their statement also mentions that 1 person is still unaccounted for
Gramaisc
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Staffordshire Police Statement - Emergency services are currently dealing with a large fire following an explosion at a fireworks factory earlier this evening. Police, Fire and Ambulance services were called by members of the public across the Stafford area reporting a large explosion and smoke from the large factory unit on Baswich Industrial Estate.Their statement also mentions that 1 person is still unaccounted for
Baswich Lane remains completely closed and a large cordon surrounds the location to protect the scene and to allow the emergency services to tackle the fire.
Colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service have taken two men to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. One, who is in his 60s has a back injury and was suffering from smoke inhalation. The other is a man in his 40s with serious burns.
Two women, one in her 40s, the other in her 50s were assessed for smoke inhalation and discharged at scene.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue have brought the fire under control and are working to extinguish it as quickly as possible.
The building is still alight and has sustained significant damage.
Supt Jane Hewett from Staffordshire Police said “At this stage police and fire are working to establish the cause of the explosion, sadly we currently believe one person remains unaccounted for and police are working to support their family. We are currently arranging for a search of the scene tomorrow morning once the fire has been extinguished and the scene made safe.
“The cause of the explosion remains unclear at this point. Police are working to locate everyone who had been in the premises this afternoon and urge anyone with any information about those visiting SP Fireworks today to call Staffordshire Police on 101.”
staffordjas
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Yes,very sad news .
Gramaisc
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In this country, also - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-29008976 - not long ago.
airbusA346
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From what I can figure out on Google Maps it appears that the building involved is across the road from Richard Wright (the one with the red edging around the roof and windows).
Hixon & MOD Fireworks
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SP Fireworks is not connected to Richard Wright. They are opposite across the road. .... There is also a storage area further along from the shop. It's not obvious if it is the shop or storage that went up first. My thoughts are with Richard and the team. My team have been gathered in our local in shock....
Gramaisc
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Hixon & MOD Fireworks
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Correct
Catabatic
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.... indeed, my first thought when I saw that vid ....
