Two boys arrested after fire on Hednesford Hills
Fire crews tackled the blaze with no reported injuries
Last updated 17th Aug 2026
Two boys from Cannock have been arrested following a large fire on Hednesford Hills.
The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, and emergency services were called to the area at 1.15pm on 16th August.
Eleven fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze, with no injuries reported.
The boys, aged 12 and 13, were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
They are currently in custody as of Monday, 17th August.
A total of 11 appliances attended the scene and worked to tackle a wildfire measuring approximately three-and-a-half acres.
The fire was extinguished using main jets and wildfire hoses and thankfully nobody was reported injured.
Group Manager Jordan Money attended the scene. He said: “A huge area of land has been damaged in this incident which, disappointingly, was caused deliberately.
“We will now be working alongside Staffordshire Police to support an investigation into those responsible, where two people have already been arrested.
“I would urge parents to talk to young people about the dangers of setting fires. It is not ‘a bit of fun’, it is land damaged, lives put at risk and resources stretched.
"The demand we are facing is extraordinary, and we need all the help we can get in making sure fires are avoided at all costs."
Anyone with relevant CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage is encouraged to contact authorities on 101, using incident number 407, or via Live Chat on the police website.
To report information anonymously, contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.