Four fire crews attend blaze on industrial street in West Bromwich
Four fire crews are currently at the scene.
Four fire crews have been dispatched to the scene of a blaze on an industrial street in West Bromwich.
West Midlands Fire Service have urged the public to avoid the area around Bullock Street, which is an industrial area, while they deal with the incident this morning (July 11).
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “We have four crews in attendance at Bullock Street, West Bromwich, where they have responded to a fire.
“Please avoid the area, where possible.”
A spokesperson for the business affected, believed to be Robert Hopkins Environmental, a waste management service, said that the fire is believed to have started from a ‘small battery’, and that the issue was resolved ‘within 20 minutes or so’.
The spokesperson said: “The fire involved a small battery. Our staff are highly trained, and it was identified fairly quickly.
“It was under control prior to the fire service getting here; however, they need to attend as a precaution.”
Emergency services have been contacted for a comment.
More to follow.
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