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BBC News
a day ago
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Ten fire crews tackle fire in Coventry residential street
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in a residential street in Coventry. West Midlands Fire Service said it was called to reports of a fire in Glendower Avenue, Whoberley, at 18:55 fire crews are in attendance and a large plume of smoke can be seen above the nearby service advised people to avoid the area where possible. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
5 days ago
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Fire breaks out at Brierley Hill industrial estate
Firefighters were sent to an industrial estate on Monday morning where scrap waste and tyres were ablaze.A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said three fire engines attended Brick Kiln Street in Brierley Hill, Dudley, shortly before 09:30 BST. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reel jets to put out the spokesperson added the fire was out within about 20 minutes, although two fire engines remained at the scene to monitor were no reported injuries. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Family has 'lucky escape' as flames rip through family home in Birmingham
A family had a lucky escape when a fire broke out in their Birmingham home. It is understood a fence caught alight before flames spread to all floors and the roof space of a property on Johnson Close in Hodge Hill just after 10.20am on Saturday (June 14). Neighbours alerted the occupants who quickly evacuated and called West Midlands Fire Service. READ MORE: "Avoid area" warning as 20 firefighters battle significant house fire in Birmingham READ MORE: Birmingham 'rat-run' road to be closed to drivers amid dangerous driving fears Read More: "Avoid area" warning as 20 firefighters battle significant house fire in Birmingham Around 20 firefighters attended and deployed a hydraulic platform in their efforts to bring the blaze under control. No one was hurt in the incident but the public were warned to avoid the cul-de-sac during the operation. The fire service said at 2.15pm that crews had stripped the roof back to the timber frames and the gas and electrics had been isolated. Around 50 per cent of the ground, first floor and roof space had been gutted and they were awaiting the arrival of the structural engineer to assess the damage. Local Councillor Majid Mahmood (Bromford and Hodge Hill) had been in contact with the occupants who wanted to express their deep gratitude to the firefighters and neighbours. Coun Mahmood said: "The family and I are incredibly thankful to the brave firefighters who responded so quickly and fearlessly to the incident on Johnson Close. "Due to their swift action, there were no injuries, and everyone is safe. Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox "I have spoken to the family of those involvement and confirmed that nobody has been hurt. "The family are hugely thankful to their neighbours for their support throughout. "Also, thank you to the residents who have been in contact and offering support."
Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Main Birmingham commuting route reopens after food vendor fire
A busy main route was briefly closed to traffic following a fire. A food vending counter positioned outside a chip shop on Alum Rock Road caught alight at 8.50am on Saturday (June 14). Two fire crews attended and closed the road in both directions while they put out the blaze. Read More: Walsall faith school downgraded for 'unlawfully separating boys and girls' READ MORE: Prayers in Birmingham for victims of tragic Air India plane crash They used a hose reel to extinguish the flames. Fortunately, no one was hurt and the fire did not affect the chip shop. Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox Crews left the scene at 9.40am and the road was reopened in both directions. West Midlands Fire Service said: "We were called at 8.50am and sent two crews. "The fire involved a food vendor counter outside a chip shop. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join "There were no injuries and the road has been reopened. "The flames did not spread to the chip shop." National Express West Midlands diverted the Number 14 service via: Washwood Heath Road and Highfield Road during the incident.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
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Crews tackle 'severe' fire in derelict pub
Fire crews are tackling a "severe" blaze in a derelict pub. West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) was called to the former Crown Inn on Simms Lane in Netherton, Dudley, at 00:37 BST on Friday. The service said at the height of the fire - to the ground floor of the venue which closed in 2018 - five appliances were in attendance. One crew remained as of 08:00 BST. WMFS added there were no known casualties. The road is closed in both directions. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. West Midlands Fire Service
