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Blaze breaks out at fireworks factory in Stafford Fireworks ignited by blaze in Stafford
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More than 30 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a fireworks factory in Staffordshire. Two people have been hurt as more than 30 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a fireworks retailer in Staffordshire.
West Midlands Fire Service said people reporting the blaze said they could see and hear fireworks exploding.West Midlands Fire Service said people reporting the blaze said they could see and hear fireworks exploding.
Emergency crews were alerted to the fire in Tilcon Avenue, Stafford at about 17:15 GMT, a spokesman said. Emergency crews were alerted to the fire in Tilcon Avenue, Stafford, shortly after 17:00 GMT, a spokesman said.
It not clear how the fire started and people living nearby are being urged to remain indoors with windows closed.It not clear how the fire started and people living nearby are being urged to remain indoors with windows closed.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said it was at the scene and tweeted there are "two patients so far".
A cordon is in place around the scene to protect the public, Staffordshire Police said.A cordon is in place around the scene to protect the public, Staffordshire Police said.
A number of roads in the area have been closed and police said officers are evacuating a number of businesses and homes in the area.A number of roads in the area have been closed and police said officers are evacuating a number of businesses and homes in the area.
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