Staffordshire firefighters are battling a “very large incident” near Cannock

Firefighters in Staffordshire dealt with a “very large incident” near Cannock on the morning of Thursday, May 9, the local fire service said said.

Footage taken by Dave Gouge shows a huge cloud of smoke rising from the fire.

The fire department first reported the incident at around 7 a.m. local time.

Specialized firefighters and 10 fire engines were deployed to fight the fire said.

residents were asked Close windows and doors because of smoke.

The cause of the fire has not yet been announced. Photo credit: Dave Gouge via Storyful