Fire service expected to remain at Wolverhampton recycling yard fire 'for another 24 hours'

West Midlands Fire Service have said that fire personnel will remain at the site of a recycling yard fire in Wolverhampton for a further 24 hours.

It comes after eight crews, not including support vehicles, were dispatched to the scene on Cross Street, Wolverhampton, following reports of a blaze at the Jones Skip Hire yard in the early hours of Monday morning.

The fire plunged the area into a cloud of thick smoke, with firefighters working tirelessly to tackle the flames.

Now, more than 24 hours since the fire first took place, the fire service has said that their personnel will remain at the site to continue to deal with ‘deep-seated’ pockets of flames.

A fire service spokesperson said: “We expect to have a presence at the recycling yard fire in Wolverhampton for another 24 hours.

“This has been a challenging incident in hot conditions, with crews continuing to deal with deep-seated pockets of fire.

“Our continued presence is important to help bring the incident to a safe conclusion and prevent further issues.

“We fully recognise the disruption that our equipment and activity may be causing for nearby businesses, and we're grateful for their continued support, patience and understanding.”

Recent pictures from the scene show fire personnel still working at the site of the blaze, managing hotspots and keeping watch for flames.

At its height, the fire affected more than 1,000 tonnes of scrap recycling material, and forced nearby schools and businesses to close.