Message every parent should read after boys, 12 and 13, arrested over large wildfire in Hednesford

The fire spread to more than three acres of land14:46, 17 Aug 2026A plea has been sent to parents in the region following a large wildfire in Hednesford over the weekend.‌More than three acres of land was affected by the blaze which started at around 1pm on Sunday, August 16.‌Staffordshire Fire and Rescue service sent 11 appliances to the area on Hednesford Hills and managed to contain the incident.‌Read more: Dudley shooting prompts extra patrols after man shot during daytime violenceLuckily, no one is thought to have been injured in the blaze which is thought to have been started deliberately.Two boys, aged 12 and 13, have since been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.‌And the fire service's group manager, Jordan Money, has issued a message to parents and guardia