Road closures still in place as fire crews work overnight to battle major Tipton scrapyard fire
Road closures are in place as fire crews remain at the scene of a blaze at a Tipton scrap yard for a second day.
West Midlands Fire Service was called to the Enablelink scrap yard on George Henry Road at around 6.15am on Wednesday.
Plumes of smoke could be seen travelling for miles as a result of the fire involving 1,000 tons of scrap metal.
Residents were warned to close their windows and businesses advised to close whilst a nearby school, Harvills Hawthorn Primary School, was also forced to send pupils home.
The school has since confirmed it is open as usual today.
West Midlands Fire Service has said the incident is ongoing, with crew having worked through the night to tackle the blaze.
A spokesman for the service has confirmed that those who live near the site can now open their doors and windows.
The statement read: "Fire crews remained at the scene throughout the night.
"Four fire engines and two aerial platforms are still there, and our drone has been in use.
"Our crews are being assisted by on-site staff, who are breaking up and moving piles of metal.
"One lane on Black Country Route (A41) has re-opened but speed measures are in place. Great Western Way and George Henry Road remain closed. Windows and doors can be re-opened."
More than 24 hours since the scrap yard was engulfed by fire, motorists have been urged to continue to avoid the area.
Speaking on Twitter, West Midlands Police, said: "Following the fire in George Henry Road in Tipton yesterday, Great Western Way off the island in Great Bridge is down to one lane creating lengthy tailbacks.
"Please avoid the area if possible until lunchtime today."
The director of the scrap metal dealer has been left distraught by the fire which has engulfed his company's unit.
