A significant fire broke out on farmland just north of Enville on Friday evening, leaving about 20 acres of crops and grass scorched and a tractor destroyed by flames.
Emergency response and scene
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed multiple appliances to Morfe Lane, roughly three-quarters of a mile north of Enville village, after receiving the first calls at about 5.30pm. Crews worked to bring the blaze under control and, by 7.15pm, reported that the tractor and the affected fields had been extinguished. Teams remained at the site to damp down remaining hot spots.
Local impact
Smoke from the incident could be seen from surrounding communities, including Gornal, prompting concern among residents as the fire intensified. No information has been released indicating any injuries to people or animals.
- Location: Morfe Lane, just north of Enville
- Area affected: approximately 20 acres of farmland
- Resources on scene: five fire appliances
- Initial report time: about 5.30pm
- Status at 7.15pm: fire reported extinguished; damping down ongoing
What residents should know
People living downwind of the site who were concerned about smoke were advised to close windows and doors and avoid unnecessary travel near Morfe Lane while crews were operating. If you spot any fresh flare-ups or smoke, report them to Staffordshire Fire and Rescue through the usual 999 channels so crews can respond quickly.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Appliances sent | 5 |
| Reported start time | c. 5.30pm |
| Status at 7.15pm | Extinguished; damping down |
At this stage no causes have been confirmed and investigations typically follow once an incident is fully extinguished and the site is safe to examine. Farmers and landholders are reminded that dry weather can increase fire risk, and that machinery operating in fields during such conditions should be used with care.
Further updates will be issued by the fire service if the situation changes. Local readers with information or images relevant to the story were asked to share them with their local newsroom.
