Six fire engines attended the blazeGary Porter West Midlands Content Editor for StokeOnTrentLive16:01, 30 May 2026Emergency services on High Street, TunstallStoke-on-Trent City Council has issued an update following a building fire in Tunstall. Firefighters rescued four kittens from the blaze-hit town centre building on Friday.A total of six fire engines – including the aerial ladder platform – ended up being deployed to Tunstall where a ‘large’ fire saw part of High Street shut. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed crews rescued four kittens from what they have described as a derelict building.The alarm had been raised at around 5.15am after smoke was spotted pouring from the property.A Stoke-on-Trent City Council spokesperson said: “Members of the council’s building surveyor team have attended the scene of a major fire on High Street, Tunstall. Following an assessment, High Street and Roundwell Street are to remain closed until further notice to allow for contractors to safely demolish parts of the structure and render the building safe. During this time, the public is advised to avoid the area.”Police are appealing for information. A spokeswoman for Staffordshire Police said: “We are appealing for information following a large fire in Stoke-on-Trent. We were called to High Street in Tunstall following reports of a fire.”Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. High Street remains closed whilst firefighters work to dampen down hotspots. Our investigation is ongoing. We are appealing for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to contact us.”Get daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you – it’s FREEEnsure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search