Conservatory and fence wrecked in Bloxwich garden fire
A fence was destroyed and a conservatory severely damaged when a garden fire got out of control.
The fire service has released pictures of the aftermath of the blaze which saw flames spread at the back of a home in Bloxwich, Walsall, on Wednesday.
Firefighters were called to a property on Somerfield Road at around 11am and one crew from Bloxwich station and another from Walsall were dispatched.
A West Midlands Fire Service spokeswoman said: "It was initially reported as a house fire however it was actually a garden fire that spread to the conservatory.
"It also spread to a neighbouring property causing heat damage to next door's windows and doors.
"Firefighters put out the flames and then checked the roof and loft which were fine.
"They went back at 4pm that day just to check everything was okay."
Bloxwich Fire released photographs of the damage on their Twitter page on Thursday.
They showed scores of items scorched and burnt laying strewn across the garden.
Part of the fence separating the neighbouring gardens was also left blackened while four 5ft tall panels had been obliterated.
The alleyway leading from the front of the homes to the back was also visibly burnt and the conservatory window frames appeared melted with no glass panes left on one side.
Bloxwich Fire said anyone requesting firefighters to perform a home safety check could book the free visit by calling 0800 389 5525.
