Pictured: Aftermath of overnight blaze that ripped through scrapyard, destroying 16 vehicles and two out-buildings

Fresh pictures have revealed the aftermath of an overnight blaze that destroyed a two building, 16 vehicles and one forklift. 

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Emergency services rushed to the scene of Hayes Lane, Cradley, at around 6pm on Monday night to reports of a large blaze affecting a scrapyard on the road. 

West Midlands Fire Service rushed to the scene, dispatching, appliances from Northfield, Woodgate Valley, Tipton, Bournbrook, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Smethwick, Stourbridge and Haden Cross fire stations. 

Now, fresh images, taken by the Express & Star, have shown the extent of the damage to the buildings and the vehicles. 

The aftermath of the fire at Ideal Works scrapyard, Halesowen
The aftermath of the fire at Ideal Works scrapyard, Halesowen

In the pictures, the burnt-out vehicles can be seen discoloured and charred, with the ground beneath them charred.