Arsonists using fireworks spark grassland blazes on Cannock Chase - WATCH

Youths armed with fireworks are believed to have started a series of fires across Cannock Chase.

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Footage of one of the fires which took hold on Cannock Chase. Image: Mike Williams

Three crews spent more than two hours working to quell the flames and stop the fires spreading across the beauty spot.

They had been called to land, off Marquis Drive, where four small fires had broken out.

WATCH: The fire takes hold at Cannock Chase

Footage: Mike Williams

Firefighters from Cannock Fire, Rugeley Fire and Chase Terrence Fire arrived shortly before 7.45pm on Wednesday.