Appeal and warning after large fire in Upper Hulme
It happened yesterday
Police are appealing for information, after a deliberate fire in Upper Hulme.
Officers were called at 9.35pm yesterday (Monday 22 June) to Roach Road, following reports of a large fire.
They attended the scene, alongside firefighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The fire was put out by firefighters and nobody was reported injured.
The cause has been deemed to be deliberate, and an investigation is ongoing.
Chief Inspector Cliff Goodwin, of the Staffordshire Moorlands local policing team, said: “We believe this fire was caused by young people setting off fireworks on the roaches, which is not only incredibly dangerous but also damages wildlife.
“I would urge anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area at the time, or anyone with any information, to contact us.
“With this week’s warm weather, fires can spread quickly and become out of control, so I am reminding people that setting fires is a crime and we will be taking robust action against those responsible.”
Call 101, quoting incident 1019 of 22 June, or use Live Chat on the website. To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
It's prompted the fire service to warn of the dangers of setting deliberate fires.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Station Manager, Helen Chadwick, attended the scene. She said: “Deliberate fires not only put a strain on resources but damage wildlife and scenery.
"Particularly during this warm weather, incidents like this can rapidly spread out of control and pose significant danger to the local community. It is vital that people do not start these fires and further stretch our resources in what we expect will be an incredibly busy period across Staffordshire.
“I would urge parents to speak to their children about the dangers of setting fires and help us to make sure everyone enjoys the sun safely this summer.”
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