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| Fireworks ignited by blaze in Stafford | Fireworks ignited by blaze in Stafford |
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| Five people have been hurt as more than 40 firefighters tackle a blaze at a fireworks retailer in Staffordshire. | |
| West Midlands Fire Service said people reporting the blaze said they could see and hear fireworks exploding. | West Midlands Fire Service said people reporting the blaze said they could see and hear fireworks exploding. |
| Emergency crews were alerted to the fire in Tilcon Avenue, Stafford, shortly after 17:00 GMT, a spokesman said. | Emergency crews were alerted to the fire in Tilcon Avenue, Stafford, shortly after 17:00 GMT, a spokesman said. |
| It is not clear how the fire started but residents are being urged to remain indoors and shut windows. | It is not clear how the fire started but residents are being urged to remain indoors and shut windows. |
| West Midlands Ambulance Service said two patients had been taken to the major trauma centre at University Hospital North Staffordshire. | West Midlands Ambulance Service said two patients had been taken to the major trauma centre at University Hospital North Staffordshire. |
| One person has burns, the other is suffering from the effects of breathing in smoke. | One person has burns, the other is suffering from the effects of breathing in smoke. |
| Two other patients were checked and discharged at the scene and a fifth patient received minor injuries. | Two other patients were checked and discharged at the scene and a fifth patient received minor injuries. |
| A cordon is in place around the scene to protect the public, Staffordshire Police said. | A cordon is in place around the scene to protect the public, Staffordshire Police said. |
| A number of roads in the area have been closed and police said officers are evacuating a number of businesses and homes in the area. | A number of roads in the area have been closed and police said officers are evacuating a number of businesses and homes in the area. |
| Are you in the area? Are you affected by the events in this story? You can share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk | Are you in the area? Are you affected by the events in this story? You can share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk |
| You can email your photos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk | You can email your photos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk |