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Major incident in Wolverhampton as fire engulfs factories and stops trains
06/12/2022
More than 100 firefighters have been called to the scene, and the public are being urged to stay away
A major incident has been declared in Wolverhampton after a fire engulfed multiple factory units.
The West Midlands Fire Service said more than 100 firefighters were on the scene where a 200m-squared fire has caused all nearby trains to be stopped.
Wolverhampton Police said they were assisting at the scene and had closed roads, adding that the public should stay away from the area.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was also there providing “specialist resources”.
“We can confirm that this fire involves multiple factory units, measuring a total of approximately 200m x 200m,” West Midlands Fire Service said.
“All nearby trains have been stopped.
“Our crews are tackling the blaze from multiple angles, and we have more than 100 firefighters in attendance.
“Our High Volume Pumping Unit (HVP) is pumping water from a nearby canal.
“A thermal imaging drone has been brought into use to provide us with an aerial view of the incident, helping inform operational decisions.”
Published: by Radio NewsHub