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.
