Staffordshire Fire & Rescue service overwhelmed with generosity

Staffordshire's fire service has thanked people for their support as they tackled wildfires in the county.

It told residents: "We're honestly overwhelmed by your generosity."

Firefighters were called to a series of fires in the area, as well as elsewhere across the Midlands, during the recent dry weather.

The fire service said its staff had received hundreds of gifts, messages of support and even photos of its crews in action.