Eight fire crews tackle ‘large industrial fire’ in Birmingham
Residents were warned to stay indoors. after a “large industrial fire” broke out in Birmingham.
West Midlands Fire Service said eight engines were called out to the scene at Tame Road and Electric Avenue in Witton on Saturday night.
The force said in a tweet on Saturday night: “Please be aware that we have a large incident within the Witton area of Birmingham.
“We have eight fire engines in attendance tackling the incident.
“Please try and avoid the area while we bring the incident under control.”
WMFS described the blaze as “a large industrial fire” and said road closures and diversions were in place.
The force warned people living in the area to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.
Around midnight the fire service tweeted: "Good progress has been made at the fire in Witton, Birmingham.
"The incident is now being scaled down, and the fire is out. Good assertive firefighting took place."
