Watch: Dramatic new footage shows aftermath of the Wolverhampton factory blaze
As firefighters are continuing work to 'scale down' the huge factory blaze in Wolverhampton, new footage shows the extent of the devastation caused.
West Midlands Fire Service have confirmed the fire broke out at a unit in Sunbeam Street, near the junction of Upper Villiers Street at around 7.30am yesterday morning (January 14). The cause has not yet been confirmed.
The incident saw smoke billowing over the city, local businesses affected by smoke and road closures - which continue this morning (Jan 15).
One business owner told the Express & Star 'Everything has been destroyed' - after the fire, which left units in ruin within the factory where the fire started.
Currently there are five fire engines and two hydraulic platforms in attendance after an initial response saw 17 fire engines at the scene, with crews from Bilston, Fallings Park, Tipton, Willenhall, Haden Cross, Wednesbury, Dudley and Walsall attending
In a statement this morning (January 15), a spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said: "Our firefighters have worked throughout the night as we continue to scale down this incident.
"Currently there are 5 fire engines and 2 hydraulic platforms in attendance.
"Our crews will continue to work with partner agencies and the local businesses on scene to bring this incident to a conclusion.
"Our presence on scene will remain throughout the day, with our investigation into the cause beginning when safe to do so.
"Upper Villiers Street is still closed from its junction with Goldthorn Hill to the junction with Marston Road. Please continue to avoid the area and plan alternative routes."
The Express & Star is continuing to update information and events around the fire as they happen here,
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