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Watch: Dramatic new footage shows aftermath of the Wolverhampton factory blaze

As firefighters are continuing work to 'scale down' the huge factory blaze in Wolverhampton, new footage shows the extent of the devastation caused.

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Supporting image for story: Watch: Dramatic new footage shows aftermath of the Wolverhampton factory blaze
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