Clouds of toxic fumes as tyres set alight in Kidderminster
Around 30 tyres were set alight on wasteland in Kidderminster today giving off toxic fumes.
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The blaze, which is thought to have been started deliberately, was opposite the Worcestershire County Council depot on Worcester Road.
Firefighters were called to the site off of the A449 at around 12.49.
Police were asked to manage traffic while the operation took place due to potential health risks and the fire was extinguished by 3pm.
Crew commander Paul Bailey said: "We are asking people to be wary of the associated risks that go with doing something like this.
"Burning tyres release toxic fumes and could cause a severe health risk."
