Two teenagers arrested after Stoke-on-Trent wildfire prompts evacuations
Police appeal for video footage as investigation continues.
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a wildfire that led to the evacuation of several homes in Stoke-on-Trent.
The fire broke out on the side of the A50 at 4:55pm on 12th August, rapidly spreading and prompting emergency responses from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and police.
Following an investigation, a 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy from Stoke-on-Trent have been arrested, suspected of causing criminal damage and arson, respectively. Both have been released under investigation.
Authorities are appealing for help from the public, requesting any doorbell, dashcam, or CCTV footage taken at the time of the incident. Anyone with information can contact police via their website or call 101, quoting incident 589 of 12 August. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.