Arson suspected at huge Willenhall factory blaze
A fire that ripped through a former lock factory in Willenhall is being treated as suspected arson, it has been confirmed.
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Around 60 firefighters tackled the huge blaze at the derelict Legge Locks factory in Stafford Street, which broke out on Saturday morning.
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West Midlands Fire Service spokesman Neil Spencer said: "There were no gas or electrics at the site so they have been ruled out and it is being treated as suspected arson."
A dozen crews battled flames after the blaze broke out at around 7.40am.
Roads surrounding the site were closed and residents were told to stay indoors when the fire took hold.
