A number of fire crews have attended the scene of a fire at a recycling centre in Burslem today (10 July).

Firefighters were called just before 11am to reports of a fire at a waste-management unit.

In its height, six crews and the aerial ladder platform were used to bring the fire under control.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "No one has been reported injured at this time.

"A full inspection into the cause is underway, but we believe it may have been caused accidentally by a lithium-ion battery."

Fire crews believe the blaze was caused accidentally by a lithium-ion battery (Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service).

Group Manager James Green, said: "Since the fire began this morning, we've managed to get it under control and have since scaled back our attendance at the scene.

"While an investigation into the cause of the fire is being carried out, I want to advise people that disposing of batteries inappropriately can not only cause damage to the environment but also increases the risk of fires occurring.

"Incidents such as this present a real challenge to the waste industry and we would urge local businesses and households to ensure that batteries are separated from general waste and disposed of appropriately via one of the many battery recycling schemes in operation.

"The energy density of batteries has increased significantly in recent years as the technology has developed and even the smallest battery has the potential to cause a serious fire."

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