Blaze breaks out at theme park

A large fire has broken out overnight at Drayton Manor theme park.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue said at 11pm last night it was tackling the blaze within the grounds of the attraction in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

The park later said the fire was under control but the damage was not yet known.

No-one was injured and all of the animals at the park were safe, the venue said.

Drayton Manor said: “We can confirm that we currently have a number of fire crews on site at the park.

“Since being made aware of the blaze, we have been in close contact with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, who have advised us that the situation is now, thankfully, under control.”