Cannock arson attack damages play area
Arsonists caused damage to a play area in Cannock after setting fire to rubbish.
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Youths are suspected of sparking the blaze off High Street, Chase Terrace, on Saturday night. Rubbish set alight causing damage to rubber safety matting.
Firefighters were called at around 9pm and three to four square metres of the matting was effected.
Meanwhile, a pub in Lichfield was forced to temporarily close after a chimney fire. Fire crews were called to the Whittington Arms at around 11.30am yesterday.
The fire in Tamworth Road was fully dealt with by 1pm.
Firefighter Brian Benson said two pumps were sent to the scene.
Pub landlord Shalane Poyner said there was no significant damage or inconvenience caused.
