Wolverhampton fire: Everything we know about the major blaze at a car repair shop in Blakenhall
A major fire at a car repair shop in Wolverhampton broke out this morning (Wednesday) at around 7.30am.
Residents living in surrounding streets to where the blaze took hold reported seeing flames and smoke billowing high in the sky.
Here's what we know so far.
Where is the fire?
The fire broke out at a unit in Sunbeam Street, near the junction with Upper Villiers Street in the Blakenhall area of Wolverhampton.
What was the fire response?
West Midlands Fire Service sent 18 fire engines, with the first one on scene in under three minutes.
Firefighters from Bilston, Fallings Park, Tipton, Willenhall, Haden Cross, Wednesbury, Dudley and Walsall are at the scene.
The first crew arrived at the incident within three minutes of being mobilised.
A spokesperson said: "This is a fire in a factory building. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are currently tackling the fire using hose reel jets."
In the last 30 minutes they have increased their response, saying: " We have increased our resources at the ongoing factory fire on Sunbeam Street, near the junction with Upper Villiers Street in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton.
"We have 17 fire engines, two 4x4 brigade response vehicles, two hydraulic aerial platforms and a drone team at the scene. As a result, we want to remind everyone to avoid the area at this time. If you live or work in the area, please close your windows and doors. "
