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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.

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By Paul Jenkins
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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).

Fresh images at the scene of the huge fire off Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton.
Fresh images at the scene of the huge fire off Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton.
Fresh images at the scene of the huge fire off Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton.
Fresh images at the scene of the huge fire off Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton.

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.