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Firefighters tackle huge blaze near The Hawthorns involving 200 tons of scrap metal

A fire involving 200 tons of scrap metal has broken out near the West Bromwich Albion ground, sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky.

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Four fire crews are tackling the blaze in Charles Street, near The Hawthorns football ground in West Bromwich.

Express & Star photographer Steve Leath shows the flames of the huge fire.
Express & Star photographer Steve Leath shows the flames of the huge fire.

The blaze has resulted in a suspension of trains between Smethwick Galton Bridge and Jewellery Quarter.

The scene over West Bromwich. Pic: Daniel Pugh
The scene over West Bromwich. Pic: Daniel Pugh
The thick plumes of smoke behind The Hawthorns. Pic: @DaveTheBaggie
The thick plumes of smoke behind The Hawthorns. Pic: @DaveTheBaggie

West Midlands Fire Service helped to ensure affected residents were kept up-to-date with numerous announcements on Twitter, regarding both the incident itself, as well as updates on the affect on public transport in the area.