Nine led to safety from West Bromwich factory fire

By Deborah HardimanWest BromwichPublished: Feb 15, 2022Last Updated: Feb 16, 2022

Nine people were led to safety from a smoke-filled factory in West Bromwich after an industrial printer caught fire.

Nine led to safety from West Bromwich factory fire

The incident happened at premises at Hill Top Industrial Estate, shortly after 5pm on Tuesday.

Around 15 firefighters, from West Bromwich, Tipton and Smethwick, tackled the incident.

West Midlands Fire Service tweeted: "Our crews have been dealing with factory fire in an industrial printer on Hill Top Industrial Estate, West Bromwich. Teams from @WMFSTipton @WMFSWestBrom @WMFSSmethwick led 9 people to safety overcome with smoke inhalation. The fire is now extinguished and everyone is safe."

Nine led to safety from West Bromwich factory fire

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