Emergency services respond to Fegg Hayes building fire
Emergency services are at the scene of a building fire in the Fegg Hayes area of Stoke-on-Trent, with police and firefighters attending the incident late on 23 July. Images from the scene showed a cordon in place and flames lighting up the night sky as onlookers gathered in the vicinity.
What is known so far
Officials from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Staffordshire Police were approached for comment by local media. The incident was first reported in a live update at around 23:15 BST, and the live coverage was marked as updated at 23:56 BST. The fire is believed to be located on Fegg Hayes Road.
- Location: Fegg Hayes Road, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent
- Response: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Staffordshire Police
- Public request: witnesses asked to contact police on 101
"Any witnesses can call the police on 101."
Timeline of public reporting
| Time (BST) | Update |
|---|---|
| 23:15 | Initial reports of a building fire in Fegg Hayes; emergency services on scene |
| 23:56 | Live blog updated; images show cordon and visible flames |
Local residents may notice disruption in the area while emergency crews continue to work. The presence of a cordon suggests authorities are securing the scene to allow firefighters to tackle the blaze and to keep bystanders at a safe distance.
What residents should do
People in the area are advised to avoid the scene to allow emergency services to operate and to follow any directions issued by police or fire officers. Anyone with information about the incident or who witnessed events leading up to the fire has been asked to contact Staffordshire Police via 101.
Further updates will follow as official statements are made available by the emergency services. Media outlets covering the incident have been running a live blog with minute-by-minute reports; readers should consult official sources for confirmed information.
