Live updates as crews tackle major fire at Drayton Manor
Nearby residents have been asked to keep windows and doors closed
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A huge fire has broken out at a popular theme park.
Firefighters from a number of stations across Staffordshire are currently tackling the blaze at Drayton Manor theme park.
Birmingham Live reports officers from Tamworth, Mercia, Chase Terrace, Burton on Trent, Cannock and Barton Under Needwood are at the scene,
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have asked nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed.
There was no immediate indication of how it started or whether the theme park s zoo animals had been affected.
Major fire breaks out at Thomas Land at Drayton Manor theme park
Firefighters from six different stations were sent to tackle the blaze
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The first images of damage caused by a fire at Drayton Manor have been released.
Fire crews were called to the blaze at the popular theme park overnight.
No animals in the zoo or staff were injured in the incident and Drayton Manor has now said the damage is limited to a single building.
The fire-damaged building at Drayton Manor. Picture: Drayton Manor
“We have now been able to survey the park and are relieved to confirm that the damage has been limited to a toilet block within Thomas Land.
“All of the rides remain intact with very limited damage.
Live updates: Blaze breaks out at Drayton Manor Theme Park and Zoo
No staff or animals have been harmed says the attraction
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Drayton Manor Theme Park says there have been no injuries to its staff or animals despite a large fire in its grounds overnight.
The blaze is thought to have broken out in a toilet block at the Tamworth attraction, which is popular with Leicestershire families, with several fire crews from surrounding areas attending.
Drayton Manor tweeted the fire was brought under control but has relayed a warning from fire crews for nearby residents to keep their doors and windows closed.
Fire at Drayton Manor Park tackled by crews from across Staffordshire
Firefighters from across Staffordshire tackled a major blaze at Drayton Manor into the night
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