Eight fire engines used to tackle car garage blaze in Walsall - with man assessed by paramedics on scene
A man was assessed by paramedics at the scene of a fire in Walsall this morning (March 11).
Eight fire crews responded to the scene of a fire at Shaz Autos on Franchise Street in Darlaston on the Walsall-Wednesbury border at around 7.30am.
Several vehicles were reportedly on fire in the premises.
Ambulance services were also sent to the scene and assessed a man as a precaution. He was discharged with self care advice.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said: "Shortly before 7.30am on Wednesday 11 March, we responded to reports of a fire on Franchise street, Walsall.
"A total of eight fire engines, three brigade response vehicles, and one of our hydraulic aerial platforms have been at the scene. This involved several cars on fire within a commercial garage premises.
"Six firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the fire using hose reels and main jets. It was confirmed to be out at 9.40am.
"One person was given a precautionary check on scene, but wasn't taken to hospital. We have scaled down our resources, and expect to remain in attendance whilst we monitor hotspots."
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to a fire on Franchise Street in Darlaston at 8.33am and sent an ambulance to the scene.
"On arrival, crews found a man, who they assessed before he was discharged at the scene with self-care advice."
