40 firefighters battle huge blaze at gym in Wednesbury
40 firefighters battled a blaze in a disused gym in Wednesbury.
West Midlands Fire Service was called at 2.40pm today to a premises in the Hallens Drive area of Wednesbury.
Seven fire engines, an aerial platform and 40 personnel were mobilised, together with a drone team.
They were met with a severe fire in a two-storey building measuring around 25 by 25 metres.
West Midlands Police was requested to assist with traffic management and tram services have imposed speed restrictions around Wednesbury Parkway.
