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'It's hellish - I've never seen anything like it': Residents talk of scene as 'significant' Upper Villiers Street factory blaze lights up Wolverhampton's skyline

Wolverhampton residents have described the scene of a 'significant' blaze as 'hell-like' as firefighters continue to battle its flames.

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By Daniel Walton
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Residents near Sunbeam Street, Wolverhampton, have spoken of their fear and shock as firefighters continue to battle a major blaze at a factory unit on the road. 

It comes after West Midlands Fire Service were called to a 'significant' blaze in a factory unit on Sunbeam Street, near its junction with Upper Villiers Street, at around 7.30am this morning.

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The fire service continue to tackle the blaze well into the afternoon
The fire service continue to tackle the blaze well into the afternoon
Earlier today, fire service personnel could be seen using aerial platforms to douse the flames
Earlier today, fire service personnel could be seen using aerial platforms to douse the flames

At its height, more than 21 fire service vehicles were reported to be taking part in a major operation to tackle the blaze, with three hydraulic platforms and scores of firefighters working to douse the flames.