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# Fire crews tackle blaze at home in Burntwood
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/fire-crews-tackle-blaze-at-home-in-burntwood/
- Published: 2022-06-21T14:18:54.000Z
- Updated: 2022-06-21T14:19:04.000Z
- Description: Fire crews have been tackling a blaze at a property in Burntwood.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

Fire crews have been tackling a blaze at a property in Burntwood.

Residents were evacuated safely from the home on Lawnswood Avenue after the fire began at around 12.30pm.

Crews from Lichfield, Cannock, Burton-upon-Trent and appliances from West Midlands Fire Service were called to the scene. 

Station manager Stuart Ruckledge, who attended the incident, said:

> “I would like to commend the staff within the premises for their fast-thinking and efficient decision making which has significantly de-escalated the incident.  
>  
> “Crews worked diligently to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading into the surrounding residential areas.”  
>  
> Stuart Ruckledge, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

An investigation into the cause is ongoing.