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Around 30 firefighters tackle 'accidental' overnight scrap metal blaze in Wolverhampton

A team of around 30 firefighters worked to tackle a huge scrap metal fire in Wolverhampton that was believed to have started 'accidentally'.

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Supporting image for story: Around 30 firefighters tackle 'accidental' overnight scrap metal blaze in Wolverhampton
Supporting image for story: 'Progress is being made' - Fire service remain on scene tackling late-night industrial fire in Wolverhampton
'Progress is being made' - Fire service remain on scene tackling late-night industrial fire in Wolverhampton
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Supporting image for story: Man, 44, who threatened Stourbridge shop worker with knife while stealing chocolate jailed
Man, 44, who threatened Stourbridge shop worker with knife while stealing chocolate jailed
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WATCH: Moment clever Wolverhampton sniffer dog Griff uncovers hoard of illegal vapes and cigarettes inside vehicle
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Supporting image for story: West Bromwich pub could lose licence over violent incident involving bouncers who used 'weapon from behind the bar'
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